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8 Pillars of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
The 8 pillars of TPM are a set of actionable principles that form the fundament of total productive maintenance (TPM). The aim of the TPM pillars is to proactively maintain equipment and machinery, thereby improving their performance, dependability, and longevity....
Standard Deviation Vs Standard Error
Standard error vs standard deviation represents one of the most important distinctions in statistical analysis. Data analysts, researchers, and business professionals who master these concepts make better decisions, conduct more accurate analyses, and communicate...
Plan For Every Part (PFEP)
Plan for Every Part (PFEP) is a structured methodology that plays a critical role in modern supply chain and inventory management systems. Originating from the principles of lean manufacturing, PFEP was first developed and refined by Toyota as part of the Toyota...
E-waste Management
E-waste management refers to the handling of discarded electrical or electronic devices. This includes a wide range of items, from household appliances like refrigerators and televisions to smaller electronics such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. E-waste is...
Project Cost Management
Project cost management helps deliver a project within the approved budget. It includes planning, estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs. Project managers must define their projects well. They must also give realistic time and cost estimates. Cost is measured in...
Error-Proofing Process
In modern manufacturing, ensuring product quality is not just a necessity; it's an expectation. A primary concern in assembly lines, particularly when using fasteners, is to avoid errors that could compromise the product’s functionality, safety, and customer...
Meet The Author
Kevin Clay, MBB
Kevin is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and President of Six Sigma Development Solutions, Inc. Moreover, Kevin has spent over 25 years in the trenches of process improvement and Six Sigma implementation. He’s seen everything from amazing successes to total disasters. As a Master Black Belt and executive consultant, he’s helped companies across all industries transform how they work.
What makes Kevin different isn’t his impressive resume. It’s his core belief that our biggest failures teach us the most valuable lessons. Through authentic conversations and real stories, he creates a space where professionals can learn from others’ mistakes without having to make them all themselves.
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