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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
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
ISO Standards: this article explains the concept of ISO Standards in a practical way. The article starts off with a general meaning and the origin of ISO, followed by reasons why ISO is important for both consumers and businesses, a…
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
SIPOC model: this article describes the concept of the SIPOC model in a practical way. Next to what it is adn the theory is explained, this artcile also highlights the importance of the transformation process, an example and a SIPOC…
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,…
August 21st, 2023
INTOSAI: In this article, you will find a practical explanation of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI). It covers what the INTOSAI is, what its objectives are, what its auditing standards focus on and what its…
