by Megan | Apr 12, 2019 | Quality
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) breaks down each step of a process or the design of a service, or product, to identify risks and possible errors that can occur. These risks can come from a variety of places such as user error, defect materials, incorrect...
by Megan | May 11, 2018 | Quality
Often a forgotten pillar of the Toyota Production System, and in Lean manufacturing itself, Jidoka is actually one of the most important principles of Lean. Sometimes known as autonomation, Jidoka means automation with human intelligence. The word itself was created...
by Megan | Jan 26, 2018 | Quality
Corrective Action and Preventive Action is a system to collect and analyze information regarding non-conformances in process. Identifying and investigating problems before putting in to place a corrective plan for the current problems, and a preventive plan for future...
by Megan | Nov 17, 2017 | Systems
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a disciplined approach for determining potential failure modes and the effects they may have on design, process, and system. It is an excellent analysis tool, however, like all systems, mistakes can be made easily enough....
by Megan | Oct 20, 2017 | Quality
Defects in products can be a costly expense for any business and are not often perceived until later stages in the development process – adding on significant costs and delays. It is more of a challenge, yet beneficial to identify the defects before they arise by...
