Despite the worldwide economic downturn, many companies continue to invest in quality and innovation-even doubling certain quality efforts-to keep up with or stay ahead of the competition.rnIn addition, some quality professionals say they are seeing more opportunities to become involved in business development activities, according to the latest ASQ Quarterly Quality Report, "How Economic Recession is Affecting Quality Activities."rnOther companies, however, are tryingrnto survive the slumping economy by cutting workers, training and budgets for quality activities. Many companies have backed away from quality initiatives that organizations typically use to cut costs, said those who took the survey.
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