If you buy more than one of an item used in your product, you will have to deal with variability. In general, the variability from part to part is minimal and expected. Occasionally, the variability is large and causes reliability problems.
According to O’Connor and Kleyner (2012, Practical Reliability Engineering, Wiley), “The main cause of production-induced unreliability, as well as rework and scrap, is the variability inherent in production processes.” Continue reading
We are living in a time of great disruption and uncertainty. Every organization is facing great risks. Some of these risks are visible and many others are hidden. So, it’s crucial that every company develops and implements tools to identify, mitigate and transform risks into dramatic improvements and even disruptive innovations. Continue reading
Quality assurance was originally conceived to document a set of procedures aimed at ensuring that quality standards and processes were adhered to by a business; but has now moved beyond the tick box concept and can play an integral part in improving business performance.
Specialist contractors are increasingly expected to demonstrate independent certification to the ISO standards of Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001) and Health & Safety Management (OHSAS 18001), especially if they want to work for the better customers at the higher levels of the industry. Continue reading
Last year, we reported that White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB – executive office) is requiring US departments to design and implement Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). The requirements are part of the OMB Circular A 11 Section 270 – Performance and Strategic Reviews.
Could you be liable for the health of your employees’ children and grandchildren?Work health and safety legislation in Australia places a strict duty on the ‘person conducting the business or undertaking’ to understand, monitor and mitigate workplace risks. This is not new, we know that employers are responsible for their employees. Continue reading