Fall 2004, Vol. 1, Issue 2

Introduction

• Message from the Manager

Opening Focus

• Innovative financing

Safety

• Safety Expo extends reach
• Y‑12 ES&H programs' accreditation renewed
• Behavior-based safety is BEST!
• Engineering safety into the workplace

Security

• Y‑12 leads way on security initiatives
• Keeping an eye focused on security

Stockpile Programs

• NWC plan balances production
• W87 LEP stays course amid changing direction
• Engineering's big chill
• Cardwell observes weapon flight tests

Science and Technology

• Microwave melting is a hot technology
• Future technologies conference a “big hit”
• Digital radiography roadmap launched
• New capabilities from new technologies
• Moisture blending is making a splash

Operations and Manufacturing

• QA leads effort to excise errors
• Inventory remake saves $2.1 million

Readiness and Recapitalization

• Aggressively reducing deferred maintenance
• Planning Y‑12's future
• Facilities and Infrastructure Recapitalization Program

Projects and Modernization

• Modernization: building a new Y‑12
• Progress on major line item projects

National Security and Threat Reduction

• Y‑12 accepts expanded nonproliferation mission
• Technical computing e-Qips security clearances
• Packaging Engineering is leader in design

Cost Management

• New cost model to streamline business process
• A picture is worth a thousand miles
• Indirect program work scope expands
• Effective enterprise planning

Business Systems

• Off-site records storage facility completed
• Socioeconomic programs is a matchmaker
• IDRMS implementation on schedule
• Managing supply chains for success

Conduct of Operations

• ConOps reps, a catalyst for excellence
• Training and procedures to improve ConOps

Y‑12 Employees and Community

• Union ratifies contract
• Employees follow STARs
• Habitat homes take shape
• It's the law

Closing Focus

• Four generations of dedication