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If you’re a supplier in aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or other high-precision industries, you may have noticed a shift in customer expectations. More companies are requiring Automotive Core...
Developing and managing a reliable supplier base is a cornerstone of any successful manufacturing business. Yet, it’s a task that requires meticulous planning, expertise, and time—resources that...
Planning to perform an internal audit? Here’s what you need to know before assigning someone to the task. Internal Auditor Job Description An internal auditor, related to quality management systems,...
So you’ve got a new customer and they are sending some work your direction from the previous vendor. You make the parts to print, do the first article inspection or PPAP and its perfect. However,...
While an ISO certification is important for your business, implementing the strategies that you need to take your company to the next level can be quite difficult. Just like any business venture,...
Parents always tried to teach their kids the importance of making a good first impression. As we got older and began dating and then went on job interviews, making a good first impression became...
It is in the best interest of every operating business to make profits at the end of each business day. As a result, these institutions take advantage of the methodologies and techniques that...
Deming has provided a framework for intuitional training and leadership to develop teams that are focused on continual improvement and reducing variability. He finishes his last two points with...
Throughout the first 10 points Dr. Deming’s focus is on reducing variability with continual improvement processes and how to drive improvement with leadership. He looked closely at how management...
Our previous article (Part 3) of our series regarding two of W. Edwards Deming’s famous 14 Points of Management and Quality was directed at creating pride in workmanship standards and driving out...
Our previous post regarding the second two of W. Edwards Deming’s famous 14 points of Management and Quality was directed at eliminating mass inspection with continual improvement that is in place...
Our previous post regarding the first two of W. Edwards Deming’s famous 14 points of Management and Quality was directed at management maintaining a consistency of purpose, continual improvement and...
During implementation of a new quality management system we often ask the question, “Do you have any customer complaints?” The same answer is generally given, but almost always with two implied...
As quality consultants we often support our customer in developing or fixing corrective actions. Poor root cause analysis will not only upset the customer but it will also lead to a weak action that...
Have you ever had customer complaints or rejections and have a whole shelf, store room or warehouse of product that is suspect? The customer says there cannot be any more issues. What are you going...
Organizations share the same goals: providing quality products, services, and experiences to their customers while still maintaining margins. Establishing quality policies and procedures, and...
When working with a new client we like to start with their calibration program because it is a good way to define what ISO really is asking of your company. Many companies have no calibration system...
In many organizations, quality is defined as “Zero Defects” or “Meeting Specifications.” This definition has nothing at all to do with quality, and worse, it will effectively prevent ongoing...
The Underestimated Benefits of Becoming ISO Certified The International Organization for Standardization came up with ISO 9000, which is a set of standards certifying that an organization has and...
The Iso Consultant: Choosing the Right One for Your Company ISO standards allow companies and organizations to provide quality services and product that adhere to inquiry requirements. The task of...
Every individual understands that there is a certain amount of risk involved in pursuing a new venue and doing something new. Every business owner needs to have a clear understanding of the risks...
Overview Lean manufacturing is the systematic process for cutting things that don’t provide significant value out of the manufacturing process. This waste elimination method applies not only to...
Continual improvement is one of the biggest aspects of maintaining efficient manufacturing principles and a regular focus on this can only lead to a positive change within a company. Perfection may...
Benefits of ISO Certifications for Manufacturers Manufacturers that expect to survive in today’s competitive world will do so only by producing high-quality products that are delivered to the...
As the new ISO updates find their way into the business world, many companies have not yet become re-certified. Is your company among the many? Ledge Inc. is comprised of trusted quality management...
Local OEM’s are taking a cue from the automotive industry and requiring a set of documents called PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process) from their suppliers during the introduction of a new part....
Frоm a Jараnеѕе реrѕресtіvе, соntіnuоuѕ іmрrоvеmеnt іѕ the basis of thеіr buѕіnеѕѕ сulturе. Cоntіnuоuѕ improvement is a philosophy permeating thе Jараnеѕе сulturе and mindset, whісh ѕееkѕ tо іmрrоvе...
ISO 9001 facilitates organizations to inform their customers that they have the ability to offer products and services with consistency and good quality. ISO has issued over 1.1 million certificates...
Have you ever had customer complaints and rejections, and you have a whole shelf, store room or warehouse of product that is suspect? All of the product isn’t bad, so we can’t send it all back. The...