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,…
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…
SMED: this article provides a practical explanation of SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies). Next to what it (definition) is, this article also highlights why SMED is necessary, the two types of elements, SMED process and steps and the advantages.…
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…
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…
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…
