By Michael C. Anderson Contributing Writer Manufacturers in the 21st-century supply chain have had the challenge of meeting changing quality and traceability requirements. Particularly in aaerospace and defense, wherein a faulty part can lead to injury or death, suppliers usually need…
A growing number of leading manufacturers are using the additive process to produce their products. Additive manufacturing is often applied within military, aerospace, medical, and automotive environments, where it can save time and increase performance. Additive manufacturing can be used…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and drones make up a sector of the Aviation Industry that has become more essential in today’s world with a growing range of applications such as recreation, military, agriculture, product delivery, insurance,…
Quality management for tactical and firearms manufacturers is an obvious concern. The following post put out by the NRA highlights some helpful approaches companies can take to ensure firearms quality control and safety. NRA Post: Gun Manufacturing: Quality Control These…
In light of recent developments surrounding the global pandemic, almost all organizations will be forced to examine how they do business. The extent of its effect on manufacturers is yet unknown, though disruption to the supply chain seems almost inevitable….
Ask yourself these six questions. If your company is experiencing any quality issues, it may be time to investigate a better QMS solution. A leading QMS solution can help centralize quality processes, ensure compliance and reduce risk. If your level…
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…