Six Sigma has long been one of the most powerful methodologies for improving processes, reducing variation, and delivering measurable results. Traditionally, implementing Six Sigma at the Black Belt level has required not only deep statistical knowle...
OEE Calculator OEE CALCULATOR Overall Equipment Effectiveness Analysis Tool Input Parameters Number of Shifts Hours per Shift Planned Shutdown (hours) Downtime Loss (minutes) Ideal Cycle Time Seconds Minutes Total Production (units) Good Production (...
Organizations often view quality as an additional workload. Policies, audits, documentation, and compliance activities sometimes create the impression that quality is a burden rather than a benefit. When this happens, employees see quality as “extra...
Organizations spend a lot of effort on improvement projects. These may include reducing waste, increasing efficiency, or improving customer satisfaction. The problem is that many improvements do not last. Teams often go back to old habits after some...
In the world of Lean and quality management, the terms Kaizen and Kaikaku are often mentioned together. Both are rooted in Japanese management philosophy and aim to improve processes and systems. However, while they share the same ultimate goal: bett...
In lean and Six Sigma projects, two time-based measures often come up: Takt Time and Cycle Time. While they sound similar, they serve very different purposes and can sometimes be confused. Let’s break them down clearly.Takt TimeDefinition: The maximu...
The ISO 9001:2026 Draft International Standard (DIS) places new emphasis on the human and cultural aspects of quality. Beyond policies and procedures, the draft explicitly links quality management to organizational culture, ethics, and the environmen...
When ISO 9001:2015 was introduced, one of its most significant changes was the formal emphasis on risk-based thinking. Organizations were required to identify, evaluate, and address risks as part of their quality management planning (Clause 6.1). Imp...
ISO 9001, the globally recognized quality management standard, is undergoing its planned revision. As a part of it the Draft International Standard (DIS) was issued recently. This update preserves the familiar framework of the 2015 version while int...
The construction industry is one of the world’s largest sectors. According to a July 2025 statistics round‑up, spending on construction in the United States reached US$2.152 trillion in April 2025, and global construction spending is expected to appr...
