Tag: kaizen
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SMED: Single Minute Exchange of Dies
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“Time is the enemy of quality and the friend of waste.” — Lean principle Introduction Back in 1950, the average time for changing tyres and refuelling was 67 seconds, something unthinkable in today’s F1 era. Now, they manage to service the car in just 3.2 seconds.” Twenty years later, that would be considered a slow…
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3G: Gemba, Genbutsu & Genjitsu – The Power of Going to the Source
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“Leaders don’t manage from conference rooms; they lead from the floor.” – Taiichi Ohno Introduction When Ram, Sita, and Lakshman were living in the forest during exile, Ravan kidnapped Sita. Lord Ram had two choices. The easy choice was to simply ask Lakshman to go and search for her. But instead, he chose a wiser…
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Difference Between Equity and Equality: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): ISO 30415: 2021
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“Justice has always evoked ideas of equality, of proportion of compensation. In short, justice is another name for liberty, equality and fraternity.”― BR Ambedkar Introduction When twins are born in a family, the general expectation for the parents is that both will have similar choices and tastes. Like they will prefer the same food, music or…
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PDCA Cycle : Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): ISO 30415: 2021
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“No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive.” ― Mahatma Gandhi Introduction We are born with different talents. Some people pick new languages easily, some people have a good knack for mathematics, some people can talk to strangers comfortably, some have inborn leadership qualities, some are afraid of swimming and many can die when…
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Competence and Evaluation of Auditors: ISO 19011: 2018 (3rd Edition)
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“Your confidence kills your fears when they appear. Your competence makes them not to appear at all. Be bold; do it.” ― Israelmore Ayivor. Introduction No one likes to be audited. No one wants someone should evaluate us and tell us about our shortcomings. Still, we go to school and insist our children complete their basic…