Why Quality In Manufacturing? Thanks to globalization and rapid advances in technology, today's manufacturing environment is increasingly competitive. Manufacturers need to stay focused on finding new ways to design, produce, sell and deliver products. ASQ helps organizations by providing business solutions to improve bottom-line results, improving operational processes, identifying problems and solutions quickly and systematically, reducing waste and cycle time, and equipping companies with effective supply chain management methods. This ongoing series of podcasts will feature information targeted to medical devices, food safety (food quality), pharmaceuticals (pharma), and lean manufacturing.