Scatter Diagram What is it? ✔ The scatter diagram is a simple graphical device to depict the relationship between two variables. It is the graphical component of regression analysis. ✔ A scatter diagram is composed of a...
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Introduction on Seven Basic Tools of Quality ✓ Problem solving (i.e., the isolation and analysis of a problem and the development of a permanent solution) is an integral part of process improvement in a TQM organisation. An...
Benefits of Quality Circles The potential benefits of quality circles can be presented under three categories, as shown in Table 1. (Source: Juran and Gryna). Table 1. Potential benefits of implementing quality circles 1...
Supplier Certification ✔ After supplier selection, the next step is the supplier certification process. ✔ In fact, supplier certification process starts only after the supplier begins shipment of the product to the...
What is a Quality Circle? ✔ A Quality Circle (QC), also known as Quality Control Circle (QCC), is a small, voluntary group of employees and their supervisor(s), comprising a team of about 6 to 10 members from within same work...
CharacteristicS OF QUALITY CIRCLES Some of the important characteristics of quality circle are as follows: (i) The optimum number of employees in any quality circle is between 6 to 10. (ii) The quality circle should have a...
Fig .1. QC Structure ✔ A quality circle has an appropriate organizational structure for its effective and efficient performance. It varies from industry to industry, organization to organization. ✔ A typical structure of...
Kaizen What is Kaizen? ✔ Kaizen is a Japanese word which means continuous improvement or improvement over improvement. ✔ It is the process of continuous improvements in small increments that make the process more efficient...
5S House Keeping What is ‘5S ’? ✔ The 5S practice is a house keeping technique used to establish and maintain a productive and quality environment in an organisation. ✔ A well-organized work place results in a safer, more...
Conditions for Selection and Evaluation of Suppliers Dr. Kaoru Ishikawa has suggested ten conditions for selection and evaluation of suppliers. His ten conditions are listed in Table 1. Table 1. Ishikawa’s ten conditions...
