Clean Room
A cleanroom is a controlled environment that filters pollutants like dust, airborne microbes, and aerosol particles to provide the cleanest […]
Contamination Control
Contamination control refers to the practices and protocols used to prevent, manage, and monitor the introduction and spread of contaminants […]
RoHS compliant solder
RoHS-compliant solder refers to solder that meets the requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive in the European […]
Standardized work
Standardized work, often used in Lean Manufacturing, means documenting and defining the best, safest, and most efficient way to perform […]
Just In Time
“Just-in-time” (JIT) is a production management philosophy and a system where goods are produced or delivered only when they are […]
Production Idle Zero
“Production Idle Zero” refers to a state where a production system, process, or machine is not actively engaged in producing […]
Control Plan
A control plan is a document that outlines the specific actions and methods used to monitor and maintain the quality […]
Kanban system
Kanban is a Japanese word that directly translates to “visual card,” so the kanban system simply means to use visual […]
Jidoka
Jidoka, a Japanese term, translates to “autonomation” or “automation with a human touch,” and is a key concept in the […]
Lean Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a systematic approach to maximizing customer value while minimizing waste in all aspects of a production process. […]
Horenso
In Japanese business culture, “Horenso” (報・連・相) is an acronym for Report, Contact, and Consult. It’s a communication system that emphasizes […]
ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS), developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It […]
ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS). It provides a framework for organizations to improve […]
Kaizen methods
Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy and methodology for continuous improvement, focusing on incremental, ongoing positive changes to processes and products. […]
Poka yoke
Poka-yoke, a Japanese term, means “mistake-proofing” or “error-prevention”. It involves designing processes and products to prevent errors from occurring in […]
Failure Mode Effect Analysis FMEA
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a structured approach used to identify potential failure points in a system, process, […]
Cycle time
Cycle time refers to the total time it takes to complete a task, process, or project, from start to finish. […]
8D problem solving
The 8D problem-solving methodology is a structured, team-oriented approach used to address and resolve recurring problems, particularly in manufacturing and […]
7 QC Tools
The “7 QC Tools” are a set of seven basic graphical techniques used in quality management to visualize data and […]
5S housekeeping system
5S is a workplace organization methodology, originating from Japan, that promotes a clean, orderly, and safe environment to improve productivity […]