by admin | Mar 1, 2017 | Quality Management
Dr. Deming continues his focus on eliminating the separation between management and the shop floor. His focus on leadership and management involvement translates well into today’s lean manufacturing environment where staff is limited and no time can be wasted. Deming...
by admin | Feb 23, 2017 | Improvement, Manufacturing
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 fear throughout the organization. Deming continues with his push on...
by admin | Sep 13, 2016 | Improvement
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 not ever be achieved in a manufacturing plant but through regular...
by admin | Jul 7, 2016 | Business Management, Manufacturing, Quality Management
Many of our clients were initially cautious in beginning the implementation of a Quality Management System because they thought we were there to change everything. We have found that companies generally have manufacturing and their core processes down to a ‘T’. That’s...
by admin | Jun 23, 2016 | Improvement, Manufacturing, PPAP
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. For many small manufacturers this level of documentation can appear...
