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What is a histogram? The histogram is a graphical view of variation in a set of data. The pictorial nature of the histogram enables us to see patterns easily. However, it is complicated to see the pattern in a simple table of numbers. It is a tool used to determine the normal distribution of a … Read more
Quality Control Quality control is a process employed to ensure a certain level of quality in a product or service. It includes which actions an organization takes to control and verify certain characteristics of a product or service. The basic goal of quality control is to ensure that the product is as per customer drawing … Read more
Stratification Stratification is the separation of data into categories. This tool is usually used to identify which categories contribute to the problem during the diagnostic process. We can separate data into different categories so that the data of that category can be observed to solve the problem. Stratification is a system of formation of categories, … Read more
Process Flow diagram : It is the graphic representation of the sequence of the steps taken to produce an output. The output can be a product, service or combination of both. It is also called a flow diagram or process flow chart. Flow diagram helps us to understand the process easily of how a product … Read more
4M change: Change in any of 4M (Man, Machine, Material & Method) is called 4M change which can be plan change or un plan change. Plan changes are the changes when we have prior information about change and action can be taken as defined. Un plan change is the change when we have no prior … Read more
What is Red Bin Analysis? Red bin analysis is to segregate and verify the defects occurring on production lines including inspection lines on a daily basis by a cross-functional team. Then understand the defects & do root cause analysis and take countermeasures as early as possible. It is a process where we do recording of … Read more
Process Audit : The process audit is the determination of the effectiveness of the manufacturing process. It is to ensure conformity to product requirements at appropriate stages of production and delivery to verify the conformity to all specified requirements, such as dimensions, packaging, functionality and labeling. Make a Process audit plan covering all running parts and … Read more
Operator observance: Operator observance is doing the observance audit of the operator as per defined checkpoints without informing the operator. It is done as per the defined plan. All operators and all shifts must be covered in operator observance. It is also very important for skill evaluation and performance checking of the operators. Work Instruction … Read more
In Lean manufacturing, the 3G principle—Gemba, Genbutsu, Genjitsu—is vital for resolving defects efficiently on the shop floor. By going to the real place, seeing real things, and understanding real facts, manufacturers drive meaningful improvements. Purpose of 3G: In manufacturing, encountering problems is inevitable. What truly matters is how quickly and effectively they’re resolved. The 3G … Read more
