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Six Sigma & Statistical Quality Β· Statistical Process Control Β· Control Chart Selection & Out-of-Control Analysis

Control Limits Set Once and Never Changed? β€” A Five-Step Method for Establishing, Inspecting, and Updating Control Limits

During a process audit at an automotive parts company, an auditor pointed to the X̄–R control chart hanging on the wall …

Quality Management System Β· Documentation, Records & Knowledge Β· Documented Information Structure

Inaccurate Record Filling, Don't Blame the Employees β€” Five Steps for Designing Quality Record Forms

1. Three Records from the Same Process, Three Different Filling Methods A metal stamping company was audited by a custom…

Quality Management System Β· System Framework & Standards Β· ISO 9001 Core Clauses Interpretation

In-depth Interpretation of ISO9001 Clauses (20) | 8.4 Control of Externally Provided Processes, Products, and Services: Comprehensive Supplier Management

1. Key Points of the Clause Clause 8.4 consists of three sub sections, the internal logic being "set criteria, set contr…

Six Sigma & Statistical Quality Β· Measurement & Inspection Β· MSA & Traceability

Advancing QE Skills (8) | How to Conduct MSA for Online Measurement and Automatic Inspection Equipment

An electronics company entrusted the final inspection of its assembly line to an online automatic inspection device: par…

Quality Management System Β· Process Approach & Maturity Β· System Maturity Assessment

QM Management Depth (8) | Quality Management Maturity Assessment: A Health Check for Your System

A certain electronic component manufacturing company, with an annual revenue of 560 million, had just passed the ISO 900…

Quality Management System Β· Documentation, Records & Knowledge Β· Documented Information Structure

ISO9001 System Document Package (40) | Supplier Admission and Performance Evaluation Work Instruction

Document Number : WI QA 40 Document Level : Level 3 Document Work Instruction Corresponding Clause : ISO 9001:2015 8.4 C…

Six Sigma & Statistical Quality Β· Measurement & Inspection Β· MSA & Traceability

Machine Vision Judging Conformity, but No MSA Done? β€”β€” Five Steps for MSA of Automated Measurement Systems

A certain automotive parts company installed an online visual inspection system last year: after stamping parts are off …

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving Β· Structured Problem Solving Β· 8D & Recurrence Prevention

8D Stalls at D7? β€”β€” Five Steps to Ensure D8 Team Recognition and Sustain 8D Effectiveness

1. Who Will Be the Next Team Leader After the Report is Closed? A quality manager at an automotive parts company, while …

Quality Management System Β· System Framework & Standards Β· ISO 9001 Core Clauses Interpretation

Deep Interpretation of ISO9001 Clause (19) | 8.3 Design and Development of Products and Services: From Design Input to Design Output

1. Key Points of the Clause 8.3.1 The general requirement is for the organization to establish, implement, and maintain …

Measurement, Inspection & Lab Β· Lab Management Β· Uncertainty & Comparison

Advancing QE Skills (7) | Introduction to Measurement Uncertainty: From GR&R to Uncertainty Reports

1. A "Qualified" GR&R Report Can't Stop a Client's Question A manufacturing company's hole diameter characteristic is 10…

Business & Enterprise Operations Β· Strategic Decoding & Operations Planning Β· Annual Business Plan & Quality Goal Alignment

Quality Management Depth (7) | The Annual Rhythm of Quality Planning: Budget, Goals, Projects, and Review

A certain automotive parts company, with annual revenue of 820 million, has a quality department of 46 people, 8 of whom…

Quality Management System Β· Documentation, Records & Knowledge Β· Documented Information Structure

ISO9001 System Document Package (39) | Work Instruction for Record Filling and Archiving

Document Description : This work instruction is a third level supporting document for the "Record Control Procedure" the…