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Quality Management (QM)
April 16th, 2024
DMADV Process: this article describes the concept of the DMADV Process in a practical way. Next to what it is (including acronym), this article also highlights the phases and steps, the applications of this Process and DMAIC versus the DMADV…
April 16th, 2024
Day In the Life Of (DILO): this article explains the Day In the Life Of or DILO, developed by Francis J. Gouillart, in a practical way. This article contains the definition of the concept DILO, its steps and…
April 16th, 2024
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis: this article provides a practical explanation of the Failure Mode and Effect Analysis or FMEA. After reading this article, you will understand the basics of this powerful quality management and risk analysis tool.This article…
April 12th, 2024
Scientific Management Theory: this article explains practically Scientific Management theory, also called Taylorism by Frederick Taylor. The principles of scientific management are the underlying factors for successful production and quality management. This article covers the history, definition…
April 8th, 2024
HACCP plan: this article explains the HACCP plan in a practical way. The article starts with a general definition and meaning of HACCP, followed by an extensive step-by-step plan and finally you will find information about risks and controls associated…
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…
