
Methods & Tools
Within an established quality management system, the use of strategies, tools, and techniques for continuous improvement, problem solving and prevention, can make profound differences in the organization's performance.
For automotive suppliers that employ TS-16949, there are a host of methods and tools that are actually required. PPAP, APQP, Statistical Methods, Inventory Controls, Corrective Actions, Error / Mistake Proofing, Measurement System Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Design of Experiments, PFMEA's, DFMEA's, are some examples of the tools that are commonly applied within these systems.
Many companies are embarking upon the Six Sigma path to improvement. They develop internal "Six Sigma Black Belts" that specialize in strategies that employ the use of analytical tools to improve performance and eliminate waste.
Service businesses are also involved in re-engineering their processes in order to foster continuous improvement and problem solving strategies to improve their performance and ensure customer satisfaction.
Our network of consultants routinely work with our clients to help them learn and apply the methods and tools they need to accomplish their goals.
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