Successful Six Sigma organizations create a culture of participation by giving their staff a compelling mission, then giving them the support, resources, and flexibility to achieve that mission—and seek other opportunities for improvement.

Quality’s continuing conversation with Jason Chester, Director of Global Channel Programs for InfinityQS, on SPC and the smart factory. This is the final part of the three-part series of our conversation.

While reacting to plant-floor quality problems is necessary, it is simply not enough. Six Sigma and continuous improvement teams require insight into a much bigger quality picture. Go beyond using technology just to monitor quality data at the plant level and elevate it to an enterprise perspective.

Quality’s continuing conversation with Jason Chester, Director of Global Channel Programs for InfinityQS, on SPC and the smart factory. This is part two of the three-part series of our conversation.

Whether you call it Industry 4.0, the smart factory, or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), technology and the need for increased efficiency and reduced waste are pushing manufacturing toward a revolution in how we produce things.

Manufacturing data come from many sources and in many formats. A software solution can link these fragmented data sources and is a key aid in producing a higher quality product.

Changing from paper-based data collection to an electronic system can feel overwhelming for staff and management alike. Develop a plan and take it one step at a time.

The key to adapting successfully is not whether you use SPC-based quality management solutions, but how you get the most out of them as we move further into the 21st century.

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions are everywhere in our lives. What advantages does a cloud-based software solution bring to manufacturing quality management?

Recalls happen, even at facilities known for their airtight quality measures. That’s why a modern SPC software with complete traceability from raw materials to finished goods is indispensable to quality engineers who thrive in the digital age.