by Denis Devos | Jun 7, 2023 | Continuous Improvement
In May 2023, I had the opportunity to attend the 2023 World Conference on Quality and Improvement in Philadelphia and participate in a lot of great sessions. I had the honor of presenting this year on “FMEA – New Ideas for Greater Effectiveness”. Many of you... 
by Guest Blogger | Nov 1, 2021 | Continuous Improvement
We are pleased to publish the following guest blog by Mark Troup. As the director of Supplier Quality for a global vehicle manufacturer, I was responsible for the nonconformance delivery rate of 300 suppliers. On an average month at least 60 suppliers delivered some... 
by Murray Sittsamer | Jan 8, 2021 | Continuous Improvement
I had the distinct pleasure of talking with John Walsh, CEO, of the Michigan Manufacturers Association last month. The topic of our conversation was “Bolstering MFG Competitiveness and Excellence in the Shadow of COVID-19.” We looked at where manufacturing... by Rich Nave | Jul 14, 2020 | Continuous Improvement, Layered Process Audits
When you come back to work after one or more out of office days, how do you know whether you’re going to have an easy day or a hard day? For many, the first indicator is the state of their inbox. If you have dozens (or more) unread messages, many marked urgent, you... by Murray Sittsamer | Jun 19, 2020 | Continuous Improvement
If you haven’t done anything different and learned something new over the past three months, you’re living under a rock. From COVID-19 to the tragic death of George Floyd, our daily lives, businesses and ethos have been impacted. Have you pivoted? Are you advancing? A... by Rich Nave | Jun 5, 2020 | Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Layered Process Audits
Automakers across the globe have shut down in the wake of the coronavirus as manufacturers face multiple issues from part shortages to potential health risks to employees. The move brings a lot of uncertainty for everyone throughout the entire automotive supply chain....