Quality Improvements. Seller will start of maintain a JIT (just in time) program that includes the ability to measure and report on quality control and improvement processes. The JIT will include at least: - On time delivery, - Cost reductions, - Benchmarking, - Lead time reduction to meet benchmarks, - Statistical process controls (SPC) in critical process areas, and - Inventory reduction.
Quality Improvements. In order to improve yields and the overall -------------------- quality of the Products produced by ENACT, upon request of LifeScan, ENACT agrees to actively participate in LifeScan Program for Controlling a Process and to the extent applicable to request its manufacturing subcontractor to participate therein. This program will be presented by LifeScan to ENACT's representative(s) following notification to ENACT that LifeScan would like ENACT to participate. It consists of the following ten steps:
Quality Improvements. The market for cacao has suffered from the effects of the global economic crisis, which has depressed purchasing volumes. Although Ecuador has been affected by the crisis, fine Ecuadorian aroma cacao is still in demand. There has, however, been some concern expressed from market representatives about the mixing of National “Arriba” and CCN51 varieties of Ecuadorian cacao products, in Solar battery campaign organized by SKS for Ecocacao Association producer members, Esmeraldas Province. addition to the existence of residue of elements such as cadmium in exported products. As a result, PRODEL technical assistance efforts have targeted quality improvement efforts in order to satisfy market needs and address the concerns. The SKS anchor firm has held workshops with its producers to talk about the detection of cadmium in its cacao. SKS has taken the process a step further to provide solar flashlights to its producers in order to reduce the consumption of disposable batteries which contain cadmium.
Quality Improvements. 14 A. QI Program
Quality Improvements. If either Party identifies manufacturing or quality improvements that do not result in cost improvements pursuant to Section 4.5, such Party shall present the proposed projects, expected results and estimated costs thereof to the JMC for consideration. Orexigen shall have the right in its sole discretion to implement any manufacturing or quality improvement projects that are reasonably deemed by Orexigen to be necessary in order to meet its obligations under this Agreement. With respect to any other manufacturing or quality improvement project that is contemplated by a Party and that does not result in cost improvements pursuant to Section 4.5, if the JMC does not approve such other project, either Party may escalate the Dispute pursuant to Section 5.7 of the Collaboration Agreement; provided, however, that [***] shall have final decision-making authority or the right to solely decide a Dispute related to such other project pursuant to this Section 4.4. For any manufacturing or quality improvement project that is approved by the JMC (or pursuant to Section 5.7 of the Collaboration Agreement), or for any manufacturing or quality improvement project that is reasonably deemed by Orexigen to be necessary in order to meet its obligations under this Agreement, the costs of such manufacturing or quality improvement project shall be Period Costs and allocated in accordance with Section 5.3.1(ii)(b). For clarity, Orexigen may perform manufacturing or quality improvement projects for the manufacture of the Product for use outside of the Territory in its sole discretion and at its sole cost and benefit.
Quality Improvements. Seller will start or maintain a program that includes the ability to measure and report on quality control and improvement processes.
Quality Improvements. West and BD will participate in a quality improvement program. This program may address improvements to current Product Specifications (including reduced AQL levels). Each party will appoint appropriate staff members to a joint quality improvement team, which will then collectively prepare a quality improvement plan. The quality improvement team will meet on a quarterly basis to review the parties’ progress and establish goals, the team’s direction, and applicable timetables. Notwithstanding the foregoing, West shall not be obligated to incur expenses associated with its participation in the joint quality improvement team that would cause it to materially exceed its current budget for similar activities unless and until the parties resolve the apportionment of the incremental expenses.
Quality Improvements. West and BD will participate in a quality improvement program. This program may address improvements to current BD specifications (including reduced AQL levels). West will endeavor to maintain its AQL levels consistent with those maintained by the medical device industry (but in all cases at levels complying with the Product Specifications). Each party will appoint appropriate staff members to a joint quality improvement team, which will then collectively prepare a quality improvement plan. The quality improvement team will meet on a quarterly basis to review the parties’ progress and establish goals, the team’s direction, and applicable timetables. Notwithstanding the foregoing, West shall not be obligated to incur expenses associated with its participation in the joint quality improvement team that would cause it to materially exceed its current budget for similar activities unless and until the parties resolve the apportionment of the incremental expenses.
Quality Improvements. Seller will maintain a quality system that includes the ability to measure and report on quality control and improvement processes. The quality system will include monitoring of on time delivery performance.
