Customer delight:
A systematic evaluation process of collecting and analyzing data to determine the current, historical or projected compliance of an organization to a standard. 2) Items constituting a defined quantity of uniform product for purposes of proceeding collectively through a process. Poka-yoke:
This approach has gained popularity by the introduction of rigorous theories that permit one to have control on the probabilistic level of robustness, see scenario optimization. The degree to which process results meet specified requirements. i The standards underwent major revision in 2000 and now include ISO 9000:2005 (definitions), ISO 9001:2008 (requirements), ISO 9004:2009 (continuous improvement) and ISO 9001: 2015 (risk management). A typical example of a completely randomized design is the following: The randomized sequence of trials might look like: X1: 3, 1, 4, 2, 2, 1, 3, 4, 1, 2, 4, 3. The natural boundaries of a process within specified confidence levels, expressed as the upper control limit (UCL) and the lower control limit (LCL). The tools are the cause and effect diagram, check sheet, control chart, flowchart, histogram, Pareto chart and scatter diagram (see individual entries). In statistics, the multiple comparisons, multiplicity or multiple testing problem occurs when one considers a set of statistical inferences simultaneously or infers a subset of parameters selected based on the observed values.. One-piece flow:
needing two batches of raw material to produce 1 container of a chemical) is confounded or aliased with a(n) (higher/highest order) interaction to eliminate its influence on the end product. A need or expectation, generally mandatory or compulsory. Technical report (TR):
The concentration on improving business processes to deliver outputs that will achieve results meeting the firms objectives, priorities and mission. Operating expenses:
A control chart on which the plotted value is the cumulative sum of deviations of successive samples from a target value. The experiment compares the values of a response variable based on the different levels of that primary factor. Also, documents that provide requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. Also see external setup.. The analysis of the experiment will focus on the effect of varying levels of the primary factor within each block of the experiment. Error detection:
Zero defects:
Operating characteristic curve (OC curve):
See cost of quality.. Quality 4.0:
In statistics, a central composite design is an experimental design, useful in response surface methodology, for building a second order (quadratic) model for the response variable without needing to use a complete three-level factorial experiment. The ability to change tooling and fixtures rapidly (usually within minutes) so multiple products can be run on the same machine. Any devices that help operators quickly and accurately gauge production status at a glance. Within blocks, it is possible to assess the effect of different levels of the factor of interest without having to worry about variations due to changes of the block factors, which are accounted for in the analysis. Annalen, v. 97, 1-59. For example, if an experiment compares a new drug against a standard drug, then the patients should be allocated to either the new drug or to the standard drug control using randomization. n This person is typically qualified to teach other facilitators the statistical and problem-solving methods, tools and applications to use in such implementations. In the statistical theory of the design of experiments, blocking is the arranging of experimental units in groups (blocks) that are similar to one another. Failure mode effects analysis (FMEA):
Quality audit:
Also see Pareto chart.. Team:
Improvement:
Generally accepted equivalent term for certification body.. In the statistical theory of design of experiments, randomization involves randomly allocating the experimental units across the treatment groups. Experiments provide insight into cause-and-effect by demonstrating what outcome occurs when a particular factor is manipulated. A series of international, voluntary environmental management standards, guides and technical reports developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Process improvement team:
It is a highly disciplined, standardized model that results in the development of an improved production process in which low waste levels are achieved at low capital cost. Average run lengths (ARL):
Measurement:
A field that involves tabulating, depicting and describing data sets; a formalized body of techniques characteristically involving attempts to infer the properties of a large collection of data from inspection of a sample of the collection. After all possible causes are listed for each symptom, the product is designed to eliminate the problems. After a random journey, the beads are dropped into vertical slots. Weighed voting:
In the last step (act), action should be taken to correct or improve the process. Sanitizing:
+ The factors, elements or measures that define and differentiate a process, function, product, service or other entity. The time a product spends in a line awaiting the next design, order processing or fabrication step. The definition of smallin terms of being able to apply for government support and qualify for preferential tax policyvaries by country and industry. An approximation or estimate of the value of the specific quantity subject to measurement, which is complete only when accompanied by a quantitative statement of its uncertainty. Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI):
Gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R):
Five-phase lean approach:
A technique for determining the best action to take once the root cause of a problem has been identified. 7. Fundamental ideas and tools that define the quality of a product or service. In a blind or blinded experiment, information which may influence the participants of the experiment is withheld until after the experiment is complete. A computerized system typically used to determine the quantity and timing requirements for production and delivery of items to customers and suppliers. Baldrige award:
Certification by a recognized body of the facilities, capability, objectivity, competence and integrity of an agency, service or operational group or individual to provide the specific service or operation needed. An ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers (for example, General Motors, Ford, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, BMW, Volkswagen and Renault) and their respective trade associations (for example, Automotive Industry Action Group, the German Association of the Automotive Industry and the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders) formed to provide improved quality products to automotive customers worldwide. Mistake proofing:
The CMM covers practices for planning, engineering and managing software development and maintenance to improve the ability of organizations to meet goals for cost, schedule, functionality and product quality. Idea creation tools:
The deep residual network uses residual optimization to continuously increase the number of network layers as the network structure increases, so the output of the convolutional layer in the residual unit has the same dimensions as the input elements. A nonparametric test to compare three or more samples. New! Prevention refers to activities for preventing nonconformances in products and services. Classification of defects:
Sample standard deviation chart (S chart):
A series of methods, originally pioneered by Nippondenso (a member of the Toyota group), to ensure every machine in a production process is always able to perform its required tasks so production is never interrupted. Customer satisfaction:
While analysis of variance tests depend on the assumption that all populations under comparison are normally distributed, the Kruskal-Wallis test places no such restriction on the comparison. Sampling inspection in which, after each sample is inspected, the decision is made to accept a lot, reject it or take another sample. ISO 9001:
With members and customers in over 130 countries, ASQ brings together the people, ideas and tools that make our world work better. Poisson distribution:
A method for providing material/product to a succeeding operation by signaling the preceding operation when more material/product is needed. Laboratory scope:
A systematic and independent examination of a product to gather objective evidence to determine the degree of conformance to specified requirements. A specific, definable activity to perform an assigned piece of work, often finished within a certain time. In Taguchi's view tolerance specifications are given by engineers and not by customers; what the customer experiences is 'loss'. A pencil-and-paper tool used in two stages. Right the first time:
Relations to more specialized optimal design theory Linear theory. Speed / performance has significant impact on key metrics. An ASQ certification. A verification activity. Social responsibility:
It may cause physical damage to the satellites, resulting in temporary or permanent loss of function (Baker, 2000; Baker et al., 2018; Horne et al., 2013). An ASQ certification. Randomized experiments were institutionalized in psychology and education in the late eighteen-hundreds, following the invention of randomized experiments by C. S. The American Supplier Institutes trademarked term for the quality engineering methodology developed by Genichi Taguchi. TAGUCHIS QUALITY LOSS FUNCTION Genichi Taguchi 2. Make the Design Table. The current reality tree, conflict resolution diagram, future reality tree, prerequisite tree and transition tree are the five tools used in TOCs ongoing improvement process. Each person on the team is asked to think creatively and write down as many ideas as possible. Note that in this example there are 12!/(3!*3!*3!*3!) An overarching statement of the way an organization wants to be; an ideal state of being at a future point. An observable phenomenon arising from and accompanying a defect. High order interactions are usually of the least importance (think of the fact that temperature of a reactor or the batch of raw materials is more important than the combination of the two - this is especially true when more (3, 4, ) factors are present); thus it is preferable to confound this variability with the higher interaction. Go/no-go:
A method whereby the arduous and labor-intensive task of multiparameter model calibration can be carried out automatically under the control of a computer. An identified reason for the presence of a defect or problem. [10][11][12][13] See DMADV.. Taguchi has the concept of loss function and assumes losses when a process doesn't meet a target value. Considered the technical equivalent of AS9100. The losses are from the variation of a process output. A tool that creates frequency distributions. The value of percentage defective or of defects per hundred units in a lot. Pertains to sampling and the potential risk that bad products will be accepted and shipped to the consumer. Blocking is used to remove the effects of a few of the most important nuisance variables. b, CC4 (colour scale) as a function of CC1, CC2 and CC3 (on the x, y and z axes, respectively). Master Black Belt (MBB):
New! Also see autonomation.. Taguchi Design Options. Process decision program chart (PDPC):
The formula used to compute the quality loss function depends on the type of quality characteristic being used. Randomization is then used to reduce the contaminating effects of the remaining nuisance variables. In the second step (do), the plan is carried out. Chapman & Hall/CRC Press, London. They affect every outcome of the process and everyone working in the process. One element of cost of quality or cost of poor quality. A timekeeper; in team meetings, a designated individual who helps monitor the teams use of allocated time. A basic statistical technique for determining the proportion of influence a factor or set of factors has on total variation. Also see production smoothing.. Management review:
Feeder lines:
Inspection in accordance with a sampling plan that has stricter acceptance criteria than those used in normal inspection. Overview. Production (analysis) board:
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International:
The process of evenly distributing the quantity and variety of work across available work time, avoiding overburden and underuse of resources. k = A/d2 = a constant. By creating a matrix with four quadrants and plotting the potential solutions based on the effort required to implement (x-axis) and the impact (y-axis), the solutions falling into the upper left-hand quadrant will be the best action to take. Acceptance quality limit (AQL):
Lean migration:
(For more about the Tachugi Loss Function, Equipment availability:
Checklists contain items important or relevant to an issue or situation. Gap analysis:
The interaction (behavior) of individuals within a team meeting. Driving forces:
Privately owned corporations, partnerships or sole proprietorships that have fewer employees and less annual revenue than a regular-sized business or corporation. An arrangement of people, machines, materials and equipment in which the processing steps are placed next to each other in sequential order and through which parts are processed in a continuous flow. Red bead experiment:
Quality engineering:
A tool for organizing, summarizing and depicting data in graphic form. An imperfection severe enough to be noticed but that should not cause any real impairment with respect to intended normal or reasonably foreseeable use. New! Customer:
P chart:
The comparison of a measurement instrument or system of unverified accuracy to a measurement instrument or system of known accuracy to detect any variation from the required performance specification. Setup procedures that must be performed while a machine or piece of equipment is stopped; also known as inner exchange of die. Certified supplier quality professional (CSQP):
Muda:
Level loading:
New! Force field analysis:
The progressive achievement of tasks along the value stream so a product proceeds from design to launch, order to delivery and raw to finished materials in the hands of the customer with no stoppages, scrap or backflows. Survey sampling uses randomization, following the criticisms of previous "representative methods" by Jerzy Neyman in his 1922 report to the International Statistical Institute. Black Belt (BB):
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