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What is FMEA? An FMEA can be described as a schematic group of activities to : In FMEA each failure is considered as an independent occurrence with no relation to other failures in the system. Basic steps for conducting an FMEA: The early and consistent use of FMEA in the design process allows the engineer … Read more
The automotive industry is one of the most competitive industries. With customers demanding higher-quality products, it can be challenging to maintain a competitive edge. One way to stand out in the marketplace is to implement an IATF 16949 quality management system. This article will explore the benefits of implementing an IATF 16949 quality management system … Read more
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a management approach that seeks to optimize the quality of an organization’s products and services by involving all employees in a continual improvement process. It aims to increase customer satisfaction, reduce waste, and improve efficiency by promoting a culture of quality and teamwork. TQM involves using quality-focused strategies and methods … Read more
Kanban is a workflow management method focused on continuous improvement. It operates as a pull-based system, meaning tasks are pulled through each stage only when capacity is available, rather than being pushed through regardless of readiness. While commonly used in production, Kanban is adaptable to a wide range of processes. Its core purpose is to … Read more
A relation diagram is also known as an inter-relation diagram. It is a tool that finds solutions to problems or projects that have complex cause-and-effect relationships. It helps to identify the cause and find a logical relation. A relation diagram is a creative process that allows multi-directional thinking. When is a relation diagram used? Below … Read more
Purpose: To establish a process for identification, verification, protection and safeguarding of customer property ( Products, Materials, Tools, Fixtures, Gauges, testing equipment & software etc). Scope: All customer’s or external provider’s property. Definition of Customer Property: The property is owned by the customer and provided to the supplier for use in meeting the contract requirement. … Read more
Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to define how to manage risks & opportunities. Scope: This procedure covers the risks and opportunities of all processes of the organization. Responsibility: All the process owners are responsible for implementing this procedure. Process Description: Management of Risk: Identify the risk for all the processes in the organization. … Read more
Purpose: To establish a procedure for control on Error Proofing Devices and to ensure that Error proofing / Poka Yoke activities are implemented effectively in the organization. Scope: Applicable to all Production Processes in the organization Responsibility: Production incharge with the support of Maintenance incharge is responsible for the implementation. Procedure: Master List of Error … Read more
An affinity diagram is a tool used in quality management and process improvement to organize and classify ideas, thoughts, or data gathered from brainstorming sessions or other sources. It is a visual representation that helps to identify patterns and relationships among the ideas and to group them into categories based on their natural affinities or … Read more
Sheet metal parts are the parts that are produced by stamping operation by sheet metals. During stamping operation, there are many sheet metal parts defects such as burrs, dents, scratches, wrinkles, fractures, cracks & wrong dimensions etc. So below are the operation-wise defects, their causes & remedies. These are the defects that increase internal rejections. … Read more