DMAIC is an acronym for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control; the five steps used in the quality improvement process. It is often used in lean manufacturing or for quality assurance initiatives. When a company is considering a new Quality…
The Satellite Industry has brought exciting developments to the military, commercial space and consumer markets that have drastically changed the way we communicate. Over the course of just a few decades there have been significant advances that are now indispensable…
The US Department of Defense cites several risks that affect a shipbuilder’s ability to deliver quality products. Major risks include supplier issues, unstable product demand, capacity shortfalls and lack of workforce skills. An effective quality management system can help reduce…
For companies who produce a high volume of products or manage a complex supply chain, it may be unrealistic to think that an inspection of every single item should take place. In some cases, excessive handling by inspectors can induce…
As a quality, manufacturing, or procurement professional, you are likely overwhelmed by data coming in from a multitude of sources. Your quality management solution, ERP system, shop floor, and supply chain all have data that can deliver key metrics that…
Our annual user conference presented us the opportunity to chat with some of our industry-leading customers on how they support continuous improvement within their organizations. It’s always enlightening to hear the real-world experiences of others and in turn, relate them…
Manufacturers choose to track product genealogy within a quality management solution to improve the outcome of their finished goods. Managers are able to gain complete visibility into the production of every part, sub-assembly, and final assembly to help identify quality…
When it comes to safety, the returned material authorization (RMA) and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) process is essential to keeping aircraft, vehicles, engines, weaponry, systems and associated equipment in peak operating condition. The A&D industry dictates certain standards and…
On April 2-4, 2019 TIP Technologies will hold its 17th Annual TUG User Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is an incredible experiential learning event that will bring industry leaders together to talk about their successes in quality. Don’t miss…
Complex manufacturers are faced with a mountain of quality documents to complete every week. Between the documents required for process flow, compliance, and auditing purposes, it can be difficult to track the necessary records without an effective document management system…