Pareto Chart and Fishbone Diagram - when and how are they used?
When you’re trying to find a solution to a business problem, such as a manufacturing ...
The Pareto Chart and its role in Quality Management
Imagine you’re a manufacturer in the food industry. You monitor products closely, yet you ...
Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk – your way to consistent quality
The holy grail for any manufacturing manager is a fully capable process. Meaning that ...
X-bar and R-chart: is there a difference and how are they used?
In Quality Control, using control charts is probably as common as putting on a pair of ...
What’s a Risk Priority Number (RPN) and why is it important?
Imagine you’re cooking a recipe that has main ingredients and a few optional yet ...
Why a product ”expiry” date matters for more than just food
The importance of product expiry dates goes far beyond the food industry. While perhaps ...
8D problem solving: how to diagnose & eliminate quality problems
Diagnosing and eliminating quality problems is at the heart of all Quality Management. ...
4 reasons why FMEAs in manufacturing should be a priority
Supposed you’re a paint manufacturer fabricating hundreds of different recipes. For the ...
3 Types of SPC Control Charts: Pros and Cons
Analyzing large amounts of data can feel like being surrounded by a dense forest. You ...