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Manufacturing and related Statistical, Logistics and Quality tips and techniques.
Manufacturing should also be taken into account in product design as it directly affects the cost, quality, and feasibility of producing the product. By considering these processes and limitations during the design phase, designers can create products that are easier and more cost-effective to produce, resulting in a more efficient and profitable production process without compromising quality.

Poka-Yoke: Best Tips for Error-Proof Processes
Did you know poka-yoke can greatly reduce defect rates and improve product quality? It does more than just lower mistakes.

8D Problem Solving: The Comprehensive Guide
The 8D problem solving method was developed by Ford Motor Company in the late 1980s. Today, it’s one of the

The 5S Methodology: A Guide to Lean Manufacturing Workplaces
Did you know the 5S methodology boosts productivity by 30% in manufacturing? This gain is from turning messy areas into

7+1 Wastes of Lean: A Guide to Eliminating Inefficiency
Did you know that a company’s inventory waste might lock away 30-40% of its cash? This is just one issue

Toyota Production System (TPS): A Manufacturing Guide
Did you know that a Toyota car has over 30,000 parts? The Toyota Production System (TPS) makes sure each one

The Japanese Lean History: Origins and Development
Did you know that in 1950, Toyota was making only 2,500 cars a year? Meanwhile, Ford was producing nearly 8,000

How to Optimize Quality with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Statistical Process Control (SPC) is key in quality management. It gives real-time insights to keep process performance and product quality

All Production KPIs to Monitor and improve Production Efficiency
Are you making the most of every tool at your disposal to enhance production? Knowing and using the right Key

Lean Production Bench Basics
The operators may move fast on the production line, make straightforward repetitive tasks and put their best effort into it

Most Used 99 Acronyms in Product Design, R&D and Manufacturing
A Must Know: acronyms are used everywhere in technical publications, and it is helpful to regroup the ones specific to

The 5 Japanese Lean Terms You Must Know in Manufacturing and Quality
For Manufacturing: the Japanese Lean terms are must-know vocabulary in manufacturing or quality as these have no direct equivalent and

The 14 Lean Principles of The Toyota Way
To resume many of the lean principles of a company or attitude, one book is key. From the must-read book