In today’s blog we’ll be discussing the principles of total quality management (TQM), but first, let’s go over what total quality management is and the benefits of implementing this approach. What is Total Quality Management (TQM)? Total quality management is a management approach that encourages organizations to continually analyze its production processes to reduce or …
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What is Poka-Yoke? Poka-yoke (poh-kah yoh-keh) is a Japanese term that means “mistake-proofing” or more literally — avoiding (yokeru) inadvertent errors (poka). What’s more, it’s one of the most fundamental tools of lean six sigma, and one of several lean manufacturing tools, that is designed to help organizations eliminate waste, streamline processes, and increase efficiency. …
The Toyota 3M Model stems from the Toyota Production System and has helped many business leaders to manage and eliminate inefficiencies within their processes. In the past, companies have created new products or revenue streams to increase their profits. However, by implementing lean manufacturing tools and practices, and the Toyota 3M Model, companies have discovered …
The Toyota Production System The Toyota Production System (TPS) is an original manufacturing philosophy that aims to eliminate waste and increase efficiency. It was developed by the Toyota Motor Corporation during the second half of the 20th century and has benefited many automobile manufacturers. But, it has since been studied and modified to work with …
Defining the Six Sigma Lean Methodology The Six Sigma Lean Methodology helps organizations achieve operational excellence by combining two well-known process improvement methods. They are Six Sigma and Lean/Lean Manufacturing. Moreover, it is a fact-based, data-driven philosophy of improvement that focuses on defect prevention, rather than defect detection. Simply put, the Six Sigma Lean Methodology aims to …
