A pioneering architect of the science of managing for quality, Joseph M. Juran, passed away February 28 at the age of 103. Known as the "father" of quality, he said, "It is most important that top management be quality-minded. In the absence of sincere manifestation of interest at the top, little will happen below."

Joseph M. Juran, one of quality’s most influential pioneers and leaders, died Thursday, February 28, at the age of 103.
Juran, who was active right up until his death, will always be remembered as the father of modern-day quality management. His many contributions changed not only the world of quality, but the world itself.

 ISO launches project committee to develop international standard for energy management

ISO has just approved the creation of a project committee mandated to develop an international standard on energy management.

The standard will provide all types of organizations and companies a practical and widely recognized approach to increase energy efficiency, reduce costs and improve their environmental performance by addressing both the technical and management aspects of rational energy use. The standard is intended to be broadly applicable to various sectors of national economies, including utility, manufacturing, commercial building, general commerce, and transportation sectors, and therefore, could have influence on as much as 60 % of the world’s energy demand.