Tag: fmea
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First Part Inspection vs Job Setup: Preventing Problems Before Production
“Before we ask whether the product is good, we should ask whether the process was set up to make a good product.” Introduction Before preparing a special meal for a holiday, the mother makes sure that she has all the necessary ingredients: spices, vegetables, fruits, and other items. She then prepares the meal and,…
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KRA vs KPI: From Accountability to Performance
“The real question is not how many KPIs we have, but whether they measure what matters.” Introduction Consider a student preparing for a competitive medical examination. The objective is to qualify and secure a medical seat. The steps may include study hours, mock-test scores, syllabus completion, revision frequency and accuracy. These measures indicate progress,…
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APQP vs PPAP: Planning for Success vs Proving Readiness
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and, I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln Introduction While constructing a new building, a significant amount of time is spent deciding on its location, pricing, and whether it will serve its intended purpose. Once these decisions are made, the next…
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Milk Run System: Turning Logistics Efficiency into a Competitive Advantage
“The more inventory a company has, the less likely they will have what they need.” – Taiichi Ohno Introduction Whenever we go to the market to buy groceries, we naturally create a mental plan before we start shopping. Based on our shopping list, we decide the order in which we will visit different shops to…
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Difference Between Heijunka and Takt Time: Balancing Speed and Stability for Business Excellence
“Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.” – Peter Drucker Introduction When we plan a long drive of, say, 600 km, we may estimate that, at an average speed of 60 km/h, we will reach our destination in 10 hours. However, in reality, the journey often takes longer. Unless we…