How to Conduct a Kappa Attribute Gage R&R

What is a Kappa Test? Hint – it is not a test given to a college fraternity (i.e. Kappa Pi). A Kappa Test is an awesome statistical...

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Long-Term Process Capability Studies

Not knowing the long-term capability of your processes is like driving your car at night during a snowstorm. Visibility is poor and...

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Process Capability: An Overview for You

Processes variation is a fact of life in a manufacturing plant and so knowing the capability of your processes is essential information...

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How to do the MUDA Walk

Lean Manufacturing identifies 8-types of waste. These wastes in lean terms are called MUDA, a Japanese word meaning "wasteful". A...

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Six-Sigma: A Grassroots Explanation

Six-sigma is a popular buzz word in plants, but do you understand the basics of what it means?  The grass roots explanation of...

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