Relation diagram in new 7 QC tools

Relation diagram

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

Procedure for handling customer property in the manufacturing industry

Handling customer property

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

Risk analysis procedure & actions to address risks & opportunities

Risk & Opportunity

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

Error proofing procedure in the manufacturing industry

Error proofing

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

What is an Affinity diagram in 7QC tools?

Affinity Diagram

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

Procedure for Tool, Fixture & Gauge maintenance in manufacturing

Tool Maintenance

Purpose: This Procedure is to explain and understand the steps of attending to Tool, Fixture & gauge maintenance. Scope: Responsibility: Tool maintenance In-charge is responsible for all the activities on time. Procedure: Infrastructure and availability of Resources: Identification and Traceability of Tool, Fixture & Gauge: Preventive Maintenance of Tool, Fixture & Gauge: You may like … Read more

Procedure for Rework & Repair in the manufacturing industry

Rework & Repair

Purpose: To establish and maintain a method for rework & repair of the material that can affect the quality. Scope: This applies to all WIP & FG stages that deviate from the actual requirement with proper deviation. Responsibility: QA Head is responsible for rework & repair with the support of the production in charge. Description: … Read more

Quality control process in the manufacturing industry

Quality control stages

Purpose: Quality control aims to ensure the quality of raw material, bought-out parts (BOP) and the final product. Scope: Inspection of incoming material (Bought out Parts, Raw material and material being received after job work), in-process material and finished material. Responsibility: Head QA is responsible for Inspection activities at all stages Quality Control Process Steps: … Read more

What are the 5 core tools of IATF 16949?

5 Core Tools IATF 16949

The 5 Core Tools are the 5 supplemental tools that support the requirements of IATF 16949. These 5 core tools are published separately in five manuals available by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). These are also called 5 quality core tools. Below the five core tools are listed when designing products or processes during … Read more