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Quality Management (QM) (Page 3)
May 22nd, 2024
Spaghetti Diagram: this article describes the concept of the Spaghetti Diagram, also knows as a Spaghetti Model or Spaghetti Plot, in a practical way. Highlights include: what is the spaghetti diagram, lean six sigma, application and drawing of…
May 22nd, 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 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 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…
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…
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…
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
ISO 31000: in this article you will find an easy and practical explanation of the ISO 31000 method. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the principles, the framework of reference, the Risk management process and treatment, advantages…
August 22nd, 2023
Kanban System: this article describes the concept of Kanban System, developed by Taiichi Ohno in a practical way. The article contains the meaning of Kanban systems, an explanation on Kanban cards and boards, and a practical example. After reading,…