by Mary McDonald | May 15, 2020 | R2
[Note: “Text in italics and quotes” below are quoted directly from the R2v3 second draft standard.] In Part 1 of this series we discussed the second draft of the R2v3 standard – specifically, the introduction. This covered applicability and scope as well as...
by Megan | Nov 9, 2018 | Quality
Firstly, let’s look at what a Turtle Diagram is. A Turtle Diagram is a visual tool that displays all aspects of a process including inputs, outputs, criteria metrics and other relevant information that assists in the efficiency improvements of organizational...
by Megan | Oct 12, 2018 | Quality
It’s no secret that I think systems will help a shop run better – more efficiently, easier to train employees, higher profits. Systems take time to implement, however. One of the conversations I frequently have is, “OK, I’ll accept your premise that it will make more...
by Megan | Aug 31, 2018 | Systems
There’s been some talk at some of my clients lately about labeling – whether it’s necessary, or just another way to slow down production. (I know, some of you are beyond this stage, but it might be helpful for those who are still deciding whether to implement or...
by Megan | Jul 6, 2018 | Communications
When a company is making money it can seem successful but is it truly measurable? If a company is struggling to achieve their organizational objectives it can be difficult to determine exactly what aspect of the company is holding it back. This is where Key...
