What’s a Risk Priority Number (RPN) and why is it important?
Imagine you’re cooking a recipe that has main ingredients and a few optional yet ...
Why a product ”expiry” date matters for more than just food
The importance of product expiry dates goes far beyond the food industry. While perhaps ...
8D problem solving: how to diagnose & eliminate quality problems
Diagnosing and eliminating quality problems is at the heart of all Quality Management. ...
4 reasons why FMEAs in manufacturing should be a priority
Supposed you’re a paint manufacturer fabricating hundreds of different recipes. For the ...
3 Types of SPC Control Charts: Pros and Cons
Analyzing large amounts of data can feel like being surrounded by a dense forest. You ...
Solid reasons to choose SPC software for small or mid-size businesses
This is the story of two small manufacturers who wanted to increase their quality level ...
How to use the PDCA cycle and improve production
Suppose you’re a manufacturer who has been in business for a couple of years. Despite the ...
Acceptance sampling: calculated risk or clear advantage?
In an earlier post, we’ve briefly mentioned acceptance sampling as an arguable difference ...
SPC versus SQC: disparate or two sides of the same coin?
Manufacturers know that if they want to evolve their businesses and confidently face the ...