Finding FMEA Failure Modes

Finding FMEA Failure Modes

The first analysis step of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis is locating the failure modes themselves within the product, service or process. Failure Modes Can Be Any of the Following:   A loss that can interrupt the continuous flow of production.  A loss of available...
Key Performance Indicator

Key Performance Indicator

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...
Visual Management

Visual Management

A picture speaks a thousand words and in any language you speak, which is why Visual Management as a communication technique is essential, even if we don’t notice it every day. Visual management is a technique to help communicate expectations, performance,...
Kanban

Kanban

When there is not clear communication between team members it can result in duplicate efforts, defects or re-work of tasks already completed but done so incorrectly. Some supervisors find they are constantly on the go chasing tasks to be completed but not knowing...
ISO 45001 – Gap and Audit

ISO 45001 – Gap and Audit

When everybody, from top management to part-time workers are on board with adopting ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Standard – there are certain steps needed before the business can be certified. Starting with running a gap analysis on the current state of...