by Rich Nave | Jul 25, 2022 | FMEA, Layered Process Audits, Problem Solving
Are you “Reshoring” products or parts of your supply chain? What is the right way, and what are the right tools to use to do this successfully? If your company is bringing products back from overseas to make them in North America, you are in good company. According... 
by Rich Nave | Dec 28, 2021 | FMEA, Layered Process Audits
If you’re starting a new position as a quality manager, you’re probably thinking about what to prioritize in your first days and weeks on the job. There’s no question that people will want your help putting out fires, but doing so could distract you from what’s most... by Murray Sittsamer | Nov 16, 2020 | FMEA
My oldest bonus daughter (aka ‘step-daughter’), Ally, loves to sing the song, “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now.” It’s a fun and expressive song and we love to see her smile as she belts it out. The first line in the song is “Stop telling me what to do!” The song would... 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.... by Rich Nave | Dec 17, 2019 | FMEA
One thing that we stress at the Luminous Group is that the FMEA is a way of thinking about risk. It is not a form with rows and columns. It is all about identifying risk early and taking steps to prevent or detect that risk so it doesn’t turn into a failure. In my... by Murray Sittsamer | Oct 16, 2019 | FMEA, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Training
Twenty years ago, I started a training and consulting company called The Luminous Group. It was 1999. I was married with two young daughters, ages 5 and 2. It was a scary move, but I was passionate about seeing clients make improvements in their businesses using...