In a global marketplace where cross-cultural encounters are increasingly common, how do you work with those who don’t exactly see the world as you do?

PROCESS CONTROL Putting Control Charts to Work

August 4, 2003

By Carl Frahme

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If a company is not using control charts, it is unlikely that significant or consistent control of its manufacturing processes exists.

GLASS AT A GLANCE Next-Generation Systems--Coming Closer?

August 4, 2003

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The glass industry is facing high capital expenses, low profitability and energy use across the board that is at levels somewhat to significantly above theoretical minimums.

REFRACTORIES REVIEW U.S. Refractories Activities in 2003

August 4, 2003

By Charles E. Semler Ph.D.

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This month's column reviews some of the activities of this year's 39th Symposium on Refractories, sponsored by the St. Louis Section of the American Ceramic Society, held in April.

KILN CONNECTION:Fair Trade and the Demise of American Ceramics

August 4, 2003

By Ralph Ruark

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What has happened to American manufacturing? Where has U.S. production of ceramics gone?

INSIDE CI Don’t Get Impersonal

July 3, 2003

By Christine Grahl

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At what point will the use of e-mails, self-service resources and other forms of technology affect the way we do business with one another?

INSIDE CI Going Lean

May 30, 2003

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No one can accurately predict when a given market will be up or down.

REFRACTORIES REVIEW Overview of Refractories Research

May 1, 2003

By Charles E. Semler Ph.D.

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Some of the research activities around the world by the refractories industry, on just three of the many important topics, are discussed in the column.

KILN CONNECTION: Breaking the Rules

May 1, 2003

By Ralph Ruark

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Now—more than ever—when selecting a kiln firing system, look at the design very critically before the price.

INSIDE CI Taking Action

May 1, 2003

By Christine Grahl

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By collaborating with other industry professionals through associations, task forces, coalitions and organizations, the ceramic industry can accomplish much more than it would be able to achieve alone.

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