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Quality Management (QM)
March 6th, 2024
Eight Dimensions of Quality: this article provides a practical explanation of the eight dimensions of quality by David Garvin. Next to who defined these, this article also highlights what the eight dimensions of quality are, each component explained, how…
February 29th, 2024
Measurement System Analysis (MSA): This article explains the Measurement System Analysis (MSA) in a practical way. Next to what it is (definition), this article also highlights why it necessary, a Measurement System Analysis example, How is an MSA performed and…
January 31st, 2024
Zero Defects philosophy: this article provides a practical explanation of the concept of Zero Defects by Philip Crosby. It covers what Zero Defects is and what its basic principles are. After reading, you will have a basic understanding of…
December 29th, 2023
Just In Time (JIT): This article describes jJust In Time or JIT by Kiichiro Toyoda and Taiicho Ohno practically explained. In addition to what this method is, this article also highlights the role of waste, its relationship with the inventory…
November 20th, 2023
Gemba Kaizen: this article explains the concept of Gemba Kaizen. Next to what it is (the definition and meaning), this article also highlights explanation of the gemba walk, principles and objectives of Gemba Kaizen, the workplace and the advantages.…
November 7th, 2023
Overall Equipment Efficiency: this article explains the concept of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), an indicator that measures the efficiency of industrial machines. After reading it, you will understand the basic concepts of this tool that is of great importance for…
November 3rd, 2023
Quality Circle (QC): this article explains the concept of a Quality Circle (QC) in a practical way. Highlights of this article include: a definition of a QC, the history of quality circles and the conditions and steps to set up…
October 18th, 2023
Total Quality Management: this article explains Total Quality Management (TQM) in a practical way. It defines TQM, as well as explains its principles. It also offers a practical approach on TQM. After reading this article, you will understand the basics…
September 8th, 2023
Human Centered Design: this article explains Human Centered Design in a practical way, developed by Brown & Wyatt. This article contains a general definition of this theory, its process, phases and practical tips. After reading it, you will understand the…
September 8th, 2023
One point lesson (OPL): this article explains the one point lesson in a practical way. The article starts with the definition and meaning of this concept. An explanation then follows of how it works exactly and you will find practical…
September 4th, 2023
Quality assurance (QA): this article explains the concept of Quality Assurance or QA in a practical way. The article contains the definition of the term, followed by an explanation of the two main principles and their efficiency. You will also…
September 4th, 2023
Business Process Improvement: this article provides a practical explanation of Business Process Improvement (BPI). Highlights include: what the methodology of BPI is, BPI tools and examples, the BPI general cycle explained and a summary. After reading, you’ll have a…