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Home » continuous improvement

Articles Tagged with ''continuous improvement''

Two professional technicians working in an industrial plant, one holding a tablet.
Face of Quality

Data Integrity: Use quality tools and principles for greater data accuracy.

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
March 8, 2025

When errors occur in manually entered data for project reports, it’s crucial to communicate with your supervisor and request more time to correct them. Acknowledging that mistakes happen, the priority should be on identifying and validating any unusual entries to ensure the report is reliable.


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Q-Cast

PODCAST | What Do You Think Would Work? A Lean Approach to Leadership

March 6, 2025

Lisa Weis highlights the advantages of asking questions for better results, the importance of discussion in learning, and the benefits of people-centric leadership at work and home. She will present at The Quality Show this April in Nashville.


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March 3, 2025

If you're not meeting your NPS goals, try Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify and address the reasons behind it. Fixing recurring issues can significantly improve customer satisfaction.


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Quality Plant of the Year Winner

2025 Quality Plant of the Year: Spectrum Custom Packaging

Spectrum Stands Out
Michelle Bangert
Michelle Bangert
February 28, 2025

Keeping defects low and reducing scrap is not an easy task. But Spectrum Custom Packaging made it happen. Meet Quality's 2025 Plant of the Year.


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Management

Quality of Communication Enhances Productivity and Supports Success

By ensuring clarity and understanding, quality communication enhances productivity and supports the successful completion of tasks
Saso Krstovski
Dr. Saso Krstovski
Valentina Krstovski
February 20, 2025

Communication is the exchange of information through methods like conversations and emails. An effective strategy reduces follow-ups, enhances efficiency, and minimizes misunderstandings across all formats.


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Q-Cast

Podcast | Understand the Power of Lean

February 20, 2025

Eric Hayler, Principal of the Hayler Group and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt talks to Quality about how to understand the power of lean.


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Conference room meeting with a diverse group of people, using laptops and one tablet.
Management

Improvement of Internal Communication and KPIs

Everyone senses when internal communication is not functioning as desired, but no one can pinpoint exactly what needs to be addressed first.
Van Nuland
Yves Van Nuland PhD
February 19, 2025

Many companies utilize KPIs but overlook their role in improving internal communication. This paper examines how proper KPI implementation can enhance collaboration and communication within teams, addressing both task outcomes and interpersonal relationships.


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Brain Power: A Cartoon Illustration of a Brain Lifting Weights
Management

TRIZ: The Backbone of Innovation and Problem-Solving

Unchain your brain by using techniques that are proven by empirical data.
Richard Langevin
February 18, 2025

TRIZ, or Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, is a methodology developed by Genrich Altshuller in the mid-20th century to creatively solve engineering and technical problems. It posits that innovation follows predictable patterns, utilizing tools derived from the study of patents.


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Three young business people discussing business plans in a conference room.
Face of Quality

Employee Involvement Pays

Management establishes the employee involvement culture to drive quality initiatives.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
February 12, 2025

My career in employee involvement initiatives has shown me that while top management commitment is essential for successful quality programs, gaining middle management buy-in is equally important for translating that commitment into action.


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From the Editor

Quality Welcomes New Member to the Team

Meet Koala T. Bear.
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Darryl Seland
January 29, 2025

Quality announced Koala T. Bear as its brand ambassador and representative to the quality community.


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