Lean Manufacturing Quiz

- This quiz typically includes questions related to concepts such as waste reduction, continuous improvement, value stream mapping, and other key elements of lean methodology. Participants are expected to demonstrate their familiarity with tools like 5S, Kanban, and…

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What is Cp, Cpk, Pp and Ppk?

- Cp, Cpk, Pp and Ppk are important tools for measuring process capability.   - They can be used to identify processes that need improvement, to monitor the performance of processes over time, and to compare the performance of different processes.   - By using these t…

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8 Wastes in Lean Manufacturing

- In lean manufacturing, there are eight wastes, also known as "Muda," that can hinder efficiency and productivity within a process or organization.   - These wastes were originally identified by Toyota as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS).  -  Here…

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FMEA / Failure Mode and Effect Analysis / Types of FMEA

Introduction of FMEA  - Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), also known as “Potential Failure Modes and Effects Analysis” as well as “Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)” is a systematic method for identifying possible failures that pose the gre…

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10 Skills Those Entering the Manufacturing Industry Need

The manufacturing industry plays a vital role in the global economy, and as technology advances, the demand for skilled workers in this sector continues to grow. While technical Knowledge and expertise are crucial for manufacturing success, for example, in  hire larave…

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SIPOC Diagram / Supplier Input Process Output Customer

- A SIPOC (suppliers, inputs, process, outputs, customers) diagram is a visual tool for documenting a business process from beginning to end prior to implementation. SIPOC (pronounced sigh-pock) diagrams are also referred to as high level process maps because they do …

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Quality of Design / Quality of Conformance / Quality of Market & Sales

INTRODUCTION  - William Edwards Deming was an American statistician, professor, author, lecturer and consultant. He taught top management how to improve design (and thus service), product quality, testing, and sales (the last through global markets) through various m…

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