Failure mode analysis (FMA) is an essential process aimed at enhancing the resilience of a system by identifying potential failure points. It is crucial to incorporate FMA during the architecture and design phases to ensure the integration of failure recovery measures...
Jidoka is a fundamental concept in Lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System (TPS), often referred to as “automation with a human touch” or autonomation. At its core, Jidoka empowers machines and operators to halt production immediately upon...
The improvement kata is a systematic four-step routine aimed at achieving a goal. Its purpose is to foster scientific thinking and creativity to overcome organizational challenges. This process enables organizations to enhance their operational efficiency and...
Statistical process control revolutionizes quality management through powerful visualization tools that monitor process stability over time. Among these tools, the I-MR chart stands as one of the most versatile and widely-used control charts in manufacturing, service...
What is Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility? Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) is a method used to determine the amount of variance in measurement data caused by the measurement system. The system compares the measurement variation with the...