The 5 whys problem solving strategy is targeted at discovering the root cause of a particular problem. This was developed by Toyota and is very effective. The fundamental idea is to get to the root of a problem by continuously asking “Why?” for at least five times until you get to the basic root [...]
Statistical Process Control (SPC) is an industry-standard approach for assessing and managing quality throughout the production process. Quality data is acquired in the form of product or procedure capacity right away during production. Setting up Statistical Process Control is a process in itself, calling for organizational dedication across functional limits. Requirements of SPC For [...]
When we talk about non-conformance, it means that something is not right indicating that a problem has emerged and we must address it in order to fix what went wrong. An organization has to deal with non-conformances by addressing them with corrective actions. In a non-conformance report (NCR) the particulars of a non-conformance found [...]
A uniform product having very low defect rate is usually given by a capable process. The comparison of yield of an in control process with the specified limits is called as manufacturing capability. It is also known as process capability. Manufacturing capability and defect rate are inversely proportional to each other. Thus, the higher [...]
An auditor having a professional certification from a registered institute is known as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). The internationally recognized institute for this certification is The Institute of Internal Auditor that has more than 175,000 members and is acceptable worldwide. If a person wants to pursue their career as an internal auditor, then [...]
Some suppliers react negatively when a supplier audit is requested by one of their customers. A supplier audit could evolve around compliance if fire doors installed in a building to controls in place when manufacturing a mobile phone. You may hear a supplier say something as "we do not need them" or "we have [...]
Each organization, small, or big, is showing interest in continuous improvement and always showing signs of improvement to meet both external and internal needs. There are some standard, extremely straightforward continuous improvement processes that are utilized by companies. Gathering ideas from employees in an employee suggestion program is extraordinary compared to other approaches to [...]
A time and motion study is utilized to observe work effectiveness through the observation and timing of assignments. It can enable you to see where your day could be more productive, saving you time and vitality. You can perform one on yourself or watch someone else while conducting a defined process. To start with, [...]
A scatter plot is a two-dimensional data representation that uses dots to show the values acquired for two different variables, one plotted along the x-axis and the other plotted along the y-axis. For instance this scatter plot below demonstrates the height and weight of a fictitious set of children. When entering a huge amount [...]
5S in the work place is one of the primary tools that can be implemented in an organization as a starting point to change the culture of an organization to a continuous improvement culture. A 5S implementation characterizes the principal guidelines to wipe out waste and keep up an efficient, safe, and clean workplace. [...]
