Value stream map is a visual mean to portray and improve the flow of a manufacturing and production process, as well as the information that controls the flow of materials through the process. In this article we will review how to create a value stream map. A value stream map will take into account not [...]
Root Cause Analysis In simple words, an underlying cause of the problem is referred to as the root cause and the process of finding out the root cause of a problem or an adverse event is known as root cause analysis. Some problems are so rigid and tenacious that they won’t go away that [...]
In lean manufacturing, andon refers to state presentation station. It is a visual presentation of ongoing operations and indicates where any action is needed. It is considered as the most effective intercommunication tool as it allows the process to run sleekly without any impediment or jam. Andon is ancient Japanese terminology for accustomed paper [...]
Different organizations can gain from internal audit, but the choice to make is to use of an in-house team or external consultants. Internal audit staff or a combination of both can impact how much value internal audit can give. Let’s review the two scenarios of internal audit in house vs outsourcing. Choosing the right [...]
For every task whether simple or complex, a detailed action plan is necessary for the best outcome and accomplishment of goals. Although simpler tasks look easy but skipping one step can ruin all your efforts. Therefore you need to create an action plan having all the key tasks, their sequence, all the minor detailing [...]
Statistical Process Control (SPC) is an industry-standard procedure for measuring and monitoring quality during the manufacturing process. Quality data as Product or Process estimations are acquired in real-time during manufacturing. This data is then plotted on a graph with predetermined control limits. Control limits are determined by the capability of the process, though the [...]
Risk is referred to as any situation that involves vulnerability to danger or any sort of harm. For any organization, being able to take steps to carry out a risk assessment is an important part of business. It is the evaluation and analysis of any task or process that might be dangerous or hazardous [...]
If you are not well informed about it then is is not analysis is also a problem solving tool used to solve issues in similar way as FMEA, Correlation, 5 Whys, Brainstorming, Affinity Diagram, Tolerance Analysis, PDCA, and several other techniques. Basically, it is a tool for solving the problems by explaining the sensible [...]
There have been debates when it comes to Lean and Six Sigma, in the business world. Most individuals have solid views about which method is more functional for removing waste and cutting costs. Six Sigma is a set of methods that attempt to greatly decrease the rate of defects, while Lean manufacturing is an [...]
There are always defective products, virtually in every batch of production. Manufacturers check each batch and repair the defected pieces, but visual inspection is not always 100% reliable. This is where the role of AQL table comes into play particularly when you want to know how to set the limit between acceptability and refusal [...]
