Since the economy climbed out of the last recession, “Help Wanted” signs have become a common fixture near manufacturing facilities all over the United States. With 10,000 baby boomers reaching 65 each day, retirements are leaving a significant experience gap to be filled.

When mulling over options for a new SPC software solution, multiple factors may be at play.

ARaymond, an industrial supplier of fastening and assembling solutions, rose from humble beginnings. Founded in Grenoble, France in 1865, the family business “started out making fastening elements for the glove and footwear industry,” says Jake Fox, senior quality engineer at ARaymond’s Brunswick, Ohio location.

Why statistics? Because they are possibly the most useful tool we have to understand what might happen.

Are you considering usability as you evaluate your SPC software purchase? At Zontec, we look at usability in the context of how simple or difficult it is for a user to navigate the software while achieving the desired results within the manufacturing environment.

Some quality teams have the full support of senior leadership and are responsible to achieve world-class, 21st century quality. These companies understand the critical link between quality and business value.

Looking into new software for statistical process control (SPC) can be challenging and often confusing at the outset. This is because many providers claim to have similar features like real-time data collection and easy installation, though results may vary.

The case for standardization: what it is, why it is important, and what can it do for your organization.

The obvious reasons for automating quality in manufacturing are to reduce scrap, rework, overtime and costs while simultaneously increasing productivity and customer satisfaction. The non-obvious reasons include employee satisfaction, customer referrals and market growth. Automation also give managers and line workers insights into ongoing production. 

To earn the return on investment that a modern, cloud-based SPC software service can provide, organizations need to rethink some outdated ideas about quality.