by Mary McDonald | Aug 14, 2023 | Quality
The fishbone diagram, also known as the Ishikawa diagram or the cause-and-effect diagram, is an essential tool in the world of quality management and statistical process control (SPC). But what exactly is this diagram, and how can it be used to enhance business...
by Mary McDonald | Mar 7, 2023 | Productivity
Kaikaku, a Japanese term for radical or revolutionary change, is a trending business management and process improvement concept. It is a shift from the traditional approach of gradual and incremental change to a more radical and transformative approach. The adoption...
by Megan | Jan 17, 2020 | environmental, Health and Safety
Many organizations have identified the benefits of a strong Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system. Not only does it minimize or mitigate industrial accidents, but it also provides care for the workforce. In the past, there was no ISO standard for OHS – the only...
by Megan | Jun 21, 2019 | Quality
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis take a process or product/service and break it down into its components or steps, to evaluate problems and their impact. These can expose problems that have been experienced or potential problems that could happen. Using the FMEA...
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...
