by Mary McDonald | Mar 16, 2022 | Lean
What is Kaizen? Kaizen is a continuous improvement process that has been around for centuries and it’s still used today to improve people’s lives. The principles of Kaizen are: Continuous Improvement Systematic Problem Solving Innovation Process Management...
by Mary McDonald | Feb 24, 2022 | Lean
The Key Differences Between Kaizen and Lean Thinking Kaizen is a Japanese word for continuous improvement. It is a culture where every individual strives to improve their work and the work of others. Kaizen is the process of making small, incremental changes to...
by Mary McDonald | Jan 14, 2022 | Quality
Root Cause Analysis is a process that identifies the root or underlying cause of a problem. It is used to identify the source of the problem, which will help you solve it. Root Cause Analysis can be applied to many different areas of business, including manufacturing,...
by Mary McDonald | Dec 31, 2021 | Quality
Introduction: What is a fishbone diagram and why can it help in quality control? A fishbone diagram is a tool used to identify the root cause of a problem. It is also known as an Ishikawa diagram, after its creator. A fishbone diagram can help in quality control by...
by Mary McDonald | Dec 17, 2021 | Quality
Introduction: What is an FMEA? FMEA is a process of risk analysis that can be applied to any product, service, or project. The process includes the evaluation of threats and their consequences. The FMEA is an analytical tool that can help identify potential risks...
by Mary McDonald | Dec 3, 2021 | Quality
Introduction: What is an FMEA and How Can it Benefit your Business? Failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) is a process for preventing product and process failures. The FMEA identifies points of potential failure, the probability of occurrence, the severity of the...
