The check sheet is the effective, efficient, and simple way to depict data and information. A check sheet is a structure table, metrics table, or form for gathering data to analyze it. When the information or data are gathered in both quantitative and qualitative data, then the check sheet remains check sheet, but it [...]
By the name of spaghetti diagram, only spaghetti comes to mind which is straight, thin and hard if uncooked. Cooked spaghetti are flexible, soft and moldable. So, yes this diagram is made of the elastic and moldable pattern. Cooked spaghetti looks messy in a dish; it can also bend and playing crisscross the same [...]
We all heard about hot tools and topics in internal audits, heat maps, data analytics, data visualization, big data and many more to mention. However, not many practitioners execute and implement these tools to develop a graphical or visual representation of information and data. We are here to show you how to make a [...]
In the light of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) program one of the key objectives is to decrease or get rid of what is known as the "Six Big Losses" that indicates the most common causes in productivity failures within manufacturing. Its framework comprises of the losses that fall in [...]
Selecting a supplier is a critical process within a business. It depends upon a number of factors such as reliability, reputation, cost, service and value for money. However, thinking strategically really helps in choosing a right supplier for your business. Most suitable suppliers are the ones that supply products or any service according to [...]
The concept of “Lean manufacturing or lean production”, or basically "lean", means an organized process for waste minimization ("Muda") without losing productivity in a manufacturing system. Lean tools and processes can be very effective in our way to guzzling waste from the operations of our supply chain. What Is Lean Milk Run The term [...]
Cost of poor quality (COPQ) is described as the cost of flaws in ongoing operation or product. It is the primary economic research that is done for Six Sigma or lean manufacturing. It is utilized to validate inception of a new project. Cost of poor quality includes the cost of junk, revised and restored [...]
Quality tools are helpful in monitoring and management of quality system in an organization. Karou Ishikawa, a Japanese quality guru, was the first one to emphasize on seven basic quality tools and stated 90% of all quality related issues can be solved only by using these basic tools. The seven basic tools of quality [...]
Implementing a flexible manufacturing system signifies a commitment and significant investment by the organization. It is predominant that the system installation precedes by in-depth planning. Its operation should be characterized through excellent management of all the resources, such as people, parts, pallets, tools, and machines. What Is Flexible Manufacturing System? Before going ahead, we [...]
Before comparing the two types of certificates, let's start with a brief look at each of them. Certificate of Conformance (COC) A document certified by a competent authority verifying the fact that the provided goods or service fulfills the essential requirements but does not usually include particular test conditions, test specifications, test parameters, and [...]
