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…
