Items Tagged with 'process control'

Nondestructive testing (NDT) and condition monitoring (CM) are crucial for ensuring product quality in manufacturing. Terahertz (THz) technology adds a non-contact method that uses safe far-infrared wavelengths to analyze materials, detect faults, and visualize structures, making it ideal for various insulating materials.

When errors occur in manually entered data for project reports, it’s crucial to communicate with your supervisor and request more time to correct them. Acknowledging that mistakes happen, the priority should be on identifying and validating any unusual entries to ensure the report is reliable.

Lisa Weis highlights the advantages of asking questions for better results, the importance of discussion in learning, and the benefits of people-centric leadership at work and home. She will present at The Quality Show this April in Nashville.

Keeping defects low and reducing scrap is not an easy task. But Spectrum Custom Packaging made it happen. Meet Quality's 2025 Plant of the Year.

Communication is the exchange of information through methods like conversations and emails. An effective strategy reduces follow-ups, enhances efficiency, and minimizes misunderstandings across all formats.

Eric Hayler, Principal of the Hayler Group and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt talks to Quality about how to understand the power of lean.

Many companies utilize KPIs but overlook their role in improving internal communication. This paper examines how proper KPI implementation can enhance collaboration and communication within teams, addressing both task outcomes and interpersonal relationships.

TRIZ, or Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, is a methodology developed by Genrich Altshuller in the mid-20th century to creatively solve engineering and technical problems. It posits that innovation follows predictable patterns, utilizing tools derived from the study of patents.

My career in employee involvement initiatives has shown me that while top management commitment is essential for successful quality programs, gaining middle management buy-in is equally important for translating that commitment into action.

Quality announced Koala T. Bear as its brand ambassador and representative to the quality community.