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A blog on plant floor quality: IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, layered process audits, 5S, health and safety, gemba & more. Our software, Beacon Quality, simplifies these processes with our mobile auditing solution.

8 Key Japanese Quality Management Terms to Know

Aug 21, 2018  |  Zach Baker

Why are so many quality terms in Japanese? Since the majority of quality management principles can be traced back to Japan’s automotive industry, it’s not entirely surprising. But what do these terms actually mean?

While many still debate the true origins of some of these Lean and Six Sigma terms, there's no question they play a major role from the plant floor on up to accounting.

If you’ve ever wondered about the translation and meaning behind these terms, here’s a list of eight terms underpinning common Lean principles.

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5 Ways Paper-Based Audit Programs Block Quality Improvements

Jul 12, 2017  |  Zach Baker

For decades, audit management has centered on paper checklists, with tracking moving to Excel spreadsheets in more recent years. Despite growing adoption of cloud-based manufacturing software, many auto suppliers still rely on paper checklists and spreadsheets to manage audit programs.

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Recognizing the Benefits and Pitfalls of Layered Process Audits

Jan 26, 2017  |  Zach Baker

The Path to Better Performance and Profitability

What are layered process audits?

Layered process auditing (LPA) is a quality management approach increasingly used by manufacturing and service companies alike to address a gap in traditional product-oriented approaches. When properly implemented,. l­­­­ayered auditing is the most effective way to ensure processes consistently follow approved standards, reducing waste and rework, improving quality, and driving cultural change throughout an organization.

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