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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) S.No Check Items Description Score 0 1 2 3 4 5 1 Materials and Parts Does the RM … Read more
Purpose: To have coherence between all the documents like Customer Inspection Standard of parts with Control Plan, Operation Standard, Inspection Standard & Packing Standard. Defining the standards properly can prevent rejection and rework and thus Improve OEE and COPQ. Responsibility : S.No Activity Responsibility Frequency 1 Review of the Standards/ Format/ WI/ Procedures etc. … Read more
Purpose: To understand clearly what abnormality & abnormal situations and to make operators understand abnormality & abnormal situations and to further standardize the rules & routes to handle such situations. To learn about handling abnormality in quality. Table of Contents
Purpose of initial supply control Special control must be exercised during the initial phase of mass production when one of the above items occurs to collect sufficient data to judge whether the mass production can continue using the existing process. So this is the purpose of initial supply control. It is also called initial production control. Scope: … Read more
Purpose of APQP : To define the procedure for APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities including various stages of development of Prototype/Product sample, Pre-launch, Production and mass production. To facilitate communication with all concerned within the organization and also with suppliers and customers to ensure that all required steps are completed on time. Scope … Read more
Process Capability Process capability is a statistical measure of the ability of a process to consistently produce output within specification limits. It quantifies the ability of a process to meet customer requirements and expectations. It is done by assessing the spread and centering of process output relative to predetermined specifications. Process capability is a statistical … Read more
Check Sheet The check sheet is a systematic and organized method of collecting data in a simple table form for analysing the process. It is also called a Tally sheet. It is one of the basic 7 QC Tools. Uses of a check sheet: When to use a Check Sheet? Check Sheet Procedure : Benefits … Read more
5S is a five-step program that is done in sequential order. 5S is a series of activities for eliminating waste that contributes to workplace rejections, mistakes and injuries. The Japanese factories are so clean that you can eat off the floor. This is simply a matter of pride for the Japanese. Below are the 5 … Read more
