Muda or process wastes are activities and outputs in the process that add unnecessary cost, delay delivery and at times worsen quality. Muda exists everywhere (shopfloor, field and office), even in companies that are considered to be world-class. The challenge of continuous improvement (kaizen) is to find muda and eliminate them. Hunting and eliminating muda can be…
While we control the variability of the products or processes, we must also make sure that our measurement can be relied upon. This is so, because the measurement system can also be subject to variability. Improving the measurement system (Gage R & R) is the first requirement for being truly…
This seminar helps companies and organizations establish and maintain a quality management system consistent with the new version of the ISO 9001:2015. Such a system does not only command respect of customers but also assure that the processes are effective and contribute to the overall performance of business. The seminar…
Kaizen-6 Sigma System (K6S) is the blending of Six Sigma Methodology to an existing Kaizen initiative of a company. A continuous improvement program or Kaizen has already placed an organization a notch higher than others. The integration of Six Sigma methodology (which employs strict discipline in measurements and statistical analysis)…
The IATF-16949 Standard is an ISO Technical Specification that defines the quality system requirements for the design/development, production, installation, and servicing of automotive-related products. It was written by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) in conjunction with the International Standardization Organization (ISO). The IATF consists of an international group of…
