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What is a Poison Test? A poison test is a process of checking the competence of quality inspectors. It is done by providing a small mixed lot of OK and defective parts for inspection within the defined takt time. It is a periodic practical process of taking tests for final inspectors. Poison tests, also called … Read more
Cycle Time vs Takt Time: Cycle Time: Cycle time in manufacturing is the time taken to produce a final part using different processes. It is a time-consuming process that takes the maximum time. We can get cycle time by observing the process for a defined time and counting the number of parts produced. We should … Read more
PDCA Cycle It is a cycle of continuous improvement. The meaning of PDCA is Plan, Do, Check & Act. The PDCA cycle is also known as the Deming Cycle. What are the steps of the PDCA Cycle? There are 4 steps in the PDCA cycle. 1. PLAN 2. DO 3. CHECK 4. … Read more
Cost of Poor Quality: The cost incurred in producing & rectifying a defect is called the cost of poor quality. It is also called the cost of non-conformance. Purpose of COPQ: The cost of poor quality will be calculated for all rejections and rework at the in-house and customer ends. The MR/QA head will be … Read more
Management review of the organization’s QMS at planned intervals will be done by top management. Management review is done to ensure the continuing suitability, adequacy, effectiveness and alignment with the strategic direction of the organization. Input/checkpoints to be discussed during MRM: Below is the IATF Management Review Checklist: 1. Status of actions from previous management … Read more
Purpose of PPAP: The purpose of PPAP is to provide evidence that all customer engineering design records & specifications requirements are properly understood by the organization. PPAP full form is the Production Part Approval Process. The manufacturing process has the potential to produce the product consistently meeting these requirements during an actual production run at the … Read more
Purpose: The purpose of this machine maintenance procedure is to explain and understand the steps of attending to machines for maintenance. Scope: Responsibility: The maintenance in-charge is responsible for all the activities on time. Procedure: Master list of machines: Identification of the machine: Preventive maintenance of machines: Daily machine check sheet: It is a machine … Read more
What is Kobetsu Kaizen? Kobetsu Kaizen, which translates to “focused improvement” is a continuous improvement strategy to make incremental changes to specific processes or machines. It emphasizes eliminating waste, reducing cycle time, improving quality and boosting productivity. Kobetsu Kaizen is a Japanese term that means Targeted Improvement or Focused Improvement. It is one of the … Read more
5S Audit check sheets are sperate check sheet for each 5S ( Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu & Shitshuke). Read about all 5S audit sheets. Add your company-related points to expand these check sheets. Audit Sheet: Seiri (Segregation) Checkpoints for Seiri: 1S S.No Check Items Description Score 0 1 2 3 4 5 1 Materials and … Read more
Purpose: Coherence between all the documents, such as the Customer Inspection Standard of parts with the Control Plan, Operation Standard, Inspection Standard, and packing Standard, is essential. Properly defining the standards can prevent rejection and rework and thus improve OEE and COPQ. Responsibility : S.No Activity Responsibility Frequency 1 Review of the Standards/ Format/ … Read more