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How to Reduce Changeover Time with Standard Work Instructions
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Many manufacturers see reducing changeover time as a golden opportunity to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste. For good reason, a simple reduction in changeover...
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Standard Work
Free Standard Operating Procedure & Work Instruction Templates
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Standard operating procedure (SOP) and work instruction templates help standardize processes and present information consistently. We’ve seen thousands of examples of these...
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Work Instructions
4 Signs Your Work Instructions Need an Upgrade
6 min read
Knowing when to make the transition to a better documentation tool is a tough question to answer. The short answer is that there is no short answer. In Industry 4.0, a...
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Electronic Work Instructions in Industry 4.0
5 min read
How do electronic work instructions factor into Industry 4.0 and your digital transformation strategy? With advancements in technology, it’s time to reevaluate how these...
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Continuous Improvement
Lean, Six Sigma, and Quality Management Systems
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Six Sigma, Lean, and Quality Management are distinct approaches to reducing waste, defects, and providing value to the customer.
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10 Quality Quotes by W. Edwards Deming
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Implementing and sustaining quality in your organization is no small feat. However, as the U.S. discovered when Japanese companies like Toyota used Deming's lessons to...
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Inside the Mind of an ISO Auditor
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Getting inside the mind of an ISO 9001 auditor is crucial to a successful ISO audit. Think of it like a gift — even the best of presents can be unappealing when wrapped in...
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Training
What to Look for in QMS Software
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Traditional quality management system (QMS) software does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Like file cabinets for the digital world, they organize and control your company...
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Key Differences Between ISO 9001:2015 and 2008
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ISO 9001 is the world’s most commonly used standard for quality management systems (QMS).
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