Quality Management Principles  - Principle is a theory or rule that has a major influence on the way in which something is done.  - “Quality management principles” are a set of fundamental beliefs, rules, norms and values that are accepted as true and can b…

What is GD&T  - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a language of symbols and standards designed and used by engineers and manufacturers to explain a product and facilitate communication between entities working together to produce somethi…

What is Meantime To Repair (MTTR)?  - Mean time to repair (MTTR) is a maintenance metric that measures the average time required to fix and repair failed equipment.  - It shows how quickly an organization can respond to unplanned breakdowns and repair them.…

What is 8D?  - 8D is a systematic problem solving technique.  - Ford Motor company developed this problem solving technique, it is known as Team Oriented Problem Solving (TOPS), in the 1980s.  - The purpose of the 8D methodology is to identify, solve and e…

What is OEE?  - Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a measure of how well a manufacturing operation is utilized (Material, Time and Facilities) compared to it's full potential, during the periods when it is scheduled to run.  - It is an important c…

What is Kaizen  - Kaizen comes from two Japanese words: Kai (improvement) and Zen (good), which translates to “continuous improvement”.  -  Kaizen is an approach to activity organization based on common sense, self-discipline, order and economy.  - Kaizen …

Lean Methodology Vs Six Sigma Methodology  - Lean manufacturing is a systematic way of eliminating waste and creating flow in the production process, while Six sigma is a set of techniques that focus on reduce the rate of defects.  - Lean manufacturing was fi…