Six Sigma Explained for Beginners
What is Six Sigma? A new idea of quality management process was developed in 1986 by the American company Motorola in accordance with evolving markets and processes. This concept has been polished and refined over the years into a proper theory of principles and methods, designed for business transformation [...]
Guide on Process Mapping Steps to Take
A process map can be defined as a management and planning tool which explains the workflow visually. It provides a clear framework for production processes, business structures and management responsibilities. Process mapping displays who and what is included in a process and can be employed in any business entity. [...]
How to Use a Mind Map and Its Benefits to Your Business
The concept of mind mapping was developed by Tony Buzanin, who was an English psychologist, in the 1960’s. Mind mapping has received recognition in the business as well as academic world. Basically, in mind mapping we represent ideas and concepts in a graphical way. It is a unique tool [...]
Examples of Kaizen Implementation Within Manufacturing
Here we are going to read about Kaizen methodology and Kaizen examples that are implemented in manufacturing. Given below is the list of few famous companies using Kaizen methodology in their manufacturing processes and procedures. Toyota Ford Motors Lockheed Martin Kaizen means “improvement”: it is a Japanese terminology used [...]
How to Use Balanced Scorecard for Manufacturing
Basically, a balanced scorecard is a management system. We can say it is an approach of watching over at our organization that emphases on that big-image strategic goals. It facilitates at making a decision about the accurate things to be measured with the purpose of accomplishing those goals. Balanced [...]
Calculating Cycle Time for Manufacturing Processes
As said by Henry Ford “Time waste differs from material waste in that there can be no salvage. The easiest of all wastes and the hardest to correct is the waste of time, because wasted time does not litter the floor like wasted material.” When we create an accurate, [...]