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Face of Quality: Transforming the Quality Profession

Even without a crystal ball, one can see changes ahead

December 4, 2013

Recently I had a conversation with a senior quality engineer at a large manufacturing operation about the future of the quality profession. There is no definite answer because no one has a crystal ball but a transformation has been underway. There have been several studies published and many articles, including some by this author, written on this issue.

Face of quality

Protect Your Reputation

LACK OF RIGOR, DISCIPLINE can have negative consequences.

Jim L. Smith

November 6, 2013

As a society we are inundated daily with bad news about the economy.

History of Lean Manufacturing

Matthew Barsalou

November 4, 2013

Lean manufacturing is an indirect descendant of the early manufacturing methods used during the industrial revolution. The industrial revolution was followed by the American system of manufactures and the quest for interchangeable parts.

Management

Lean Manufacturing Processes Have Measurable Results

American and Asian manufacturers view the lean philosophy differently.

Gena Johnson

August 9, 2013

According to Smith, lean is not just for manufacturing but it is a philosophy that can be applied to any environment to reduce waste.

Quality 101

Leak Testing Gets a Bump from Lean Manufacturing, KANBAN

Making lean manufacturing even leaner.

Gena Johnson

June 11, 2013

Rings that do not seal, porous metals that leak fluid and tubes with holes can result in parts malfunctioning causing millions of dollars in damage, and even loss of life.