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Quality Management (QM)
August 17th, 2025
Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM): this article explains the concept of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM), developed by Rajan Suri. First, the meaning of QRM is described, followed by practical examples of how this method is applied in different…
May 30th, 2025
Business Process Mapping (BPM): this article offers a practical explanation of Business Process Mapping (BPM). In addition to explaining what this method is, this article also highlights the importance of process optimization, the symbols in business process mapping, the…
March 25th, 2025
EFQM Model: this article explains the EFQM Model in a practical way. This article discusses: what EFQM is, what the quality model is aimed at, what the process looks like, what the five phases in an EFQM assessment are and…
February 27th, 2025
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…
February 27th, 2025
LEAN Manufacturing: this article explains the philosophy of LEAN Manufacturing in a practical way. The article starts with the definition of LEAN Manufacturing, followed by information about its origin and a visualisation of its goals and principles. The article further…
February 6th, 2025
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…
January 30th, 2025
Poka Yoke: this article explains the Poka Yoke method, developed by Shigeo Shingo in a practical way. After reading it, you will understand the basics of this powerful quality management tool for production systems. Highlights include: what is poka yoke,…
September 17th, 2024
Drum Buffer Rope Theory: this article explains the Drum Buffer Rope Theory, developed by Eliyahu Goldratt, in a practical way. Next to what it is (Methodology), this article also highlights it’s origin, the pace of the Drum Buffer…
September 16th, 2024
Business Process Reengineering (BPR): this article explains the concept of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) in a practical way. Next to what it is (concept and definition), this article also highlights the benefits, how to apply it in during a change…
August 14th, 2024
Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN): this article explains the concept of BPMN or Business Process Modelling Notation in a practical way. The meaning of BPMN is discussed and how processes can be drawn in a model. Then an example of…
August 8th, 2024
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…
August 8th, 2024
Design Review Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM): this article provides a practical explanation of Design Review Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM), developed by Tatsuhiko Yoshimura. Next to what it is (meaning), highlights this article also the concepts within…
