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Jun 162 min read
Defect detection - AI is to ensure the second one is prime.
For two decades, the theme of first-time prime has been branded into my head, demeanor, and strategies to improve quality. If unfamiliar,...
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Mar 103 min read
How did the stop sign get there?
There are some days when I am just in a lousy rut. Some days, I find myself looking at an assignment, an action item, or a blank screen...
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Jan 282 min read
Some assembly is required. This is the way.
You may have recently completed a Lego set gifted to you for Christmas. In our case, The Mandalorian Helmet sits on a shelf with the...
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Aug 13, 20233 min read
When does improving OEE become a waste?
OEE, overall equipment effectiveness, remains one of my favorite key performance indicators and is commonly used throughout manufacturing...
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Jul 23, 20233 min read
Stagnation is the middle name.
Mastering a presentation takes time. Intensively interrogating each slide to enhance the message of the slide deck can take months and...
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Sep 25, 20225 min read
The math is emotionally correct
Years ago, I got into a spirited discussion with a colleague about a quality measurement he wanted each production unit to use within all...
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Mar 20, 20223 min read
Shoveling snow does not require perfection.
Last week, the birds were chirping in my yard to signal spring was in the air. The season’s snow had melted and signaled the yard work in...
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Dec 27, 20212 min read
Quality Initiatives in Manufacturing: How Do We Handle Incoming Quality Losses Impacting OEE
Quality Initiatives in Manufacturing: How Do We Handle Incoming Quality Losses Impacting OEE As organizations embark on Overall Equipment...
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