Lean principles were originally developed for manufacturing, but can they be applied to non-manufacturing industries? This article looks at the potential benefits of using lean in non-manufacturing environments. Lean manufacturing principles are help...
The term six Sigma was coined by Motorola back in 1986. It describes a method of quality improvement that helps organizations achieve their goals through continuous improvement. Six Sigma is the process of continuously improving business processes, s...
Machine learning is a field of artificial intelligence that allows computers to perform tasks normally requiring human expertise. Machine learning aims to create algorithms that enable computers to complete certain tasks without explicit instructions...
A quality policy is a written statement describing your organization's and its members' expectations. A quality policy helps everyone involved in producing goods and services understand the importance of quality and provides guidelines for achieving...
No matter the size, every business needs to have a quality management system in place. Small businesses are no different. In fact, quality management can be even more important for small businesses. They often don’t have the same resources as larger...
A product recall is a formal process by which a company recalls and stops selling a defective or dangerous product. A recall is initiated when the company becomes aware of an issue with the product and determines that it may cause serious injury or d...
KPIs or Key Performance Indicators are metrics used to measure performance against goals. They provide managers with information on how well they are performing their jobs. KPIs are useful tools for measuring performance and identifying areas where i...
Quality Management System (QMS) is a systematic approach to managing processes and systems to ensure they meet customer requirements. A well-designed QMS helps organizations improve their performance and achieve sustainable growth. It also improves t...
The bathtub curve is widely used in modelling and predicting system failures. It consists of three sections:Early Failures (Infant Mortality) Phase: This phase has a decreasing failure rate.Random Failure (Useful Life) Phase: This phase has a constan...
High Acceleration Life Test (HALT)A high-acceleration life test (HALT) is used to enhance product reliability to improve product reliability in various industries, including electronics, aviation, medical, and military. HALT testing is an importa...
