Blog — Page 22

More posts from the Advantive team. 323 posts total.

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  Apr 26, 2019 · Grace Barton

  How do I know what process characteristics to control?

  While the construction of control charts is relatively straightforward, often a more difficult question is: how do I know what process characteristics to control in the first place? Clearly, controlling everything is not feasible or a smart use of limited resources. In an earlier Ask the Expert topic, we discussed the philosophy of process control as opposed to inspection … Continued

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  Apr 26, 2019 · Grace Barton

  SPC 101: Differentiating Between Cpk and Ppk Values

  Let’s take the confusion out of Cpk and Ppk. Just like control charts tell us about the stability of the process, capability analyses tell us about process capability. Capability Indices help us judge whether the process is capable of producing parts that are within specifications. Among the various capability indices, Cpk and Ppk are popular … Continued

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  Apr 26, 2019 · Grace Barton

  Misapplications of SPC…and the Consequences

  Many manufacturing leaders believe that their production personnel use SPC properly, but the evidence suggests otherwise. Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a method that enables manufacturers to prevent problems and to control their production processes. Unfortunately, it is rarely applied correctly, so manufacturers tend to be inefficient, reactive, and even unprofitable. Upon investigating most warranty, … Continued

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  Apr 26, 2019 · Grace Barton

  How to Reduce Warranty Costs Using Tools That Predict Product and Process Performance

  Looking just at the auto industry, GM has recalled roughly 3 million vehicles this year in the U.S. alone. In 2009, GM recalled roughly 2.2 million vehicles. The burden of warranty costs Recent news offers a reminder that huge opportunities still exist to reduce warranty costs that drain manufacturers’ bottom lines. Consider that during the … Continued

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  Apr 25, 2019 · Grace Barton

  Can control charts detect small process shifts?

  EWMA or Cusum charts are the best charts for detecting process shifts less than 1σ. Typical control charts, such as Xbar & R and X & Mr, indicate whether or not a process is statistically stable. They detect process changes greater than 1.5σ and, because of this, are not the best tool to detect small … Continued

• Apr 25, 2019 · Grace Barton

  VeraCore Announces Relocation of Office Headquarters

  VeraCore, a leading SaaS order management and warehouse management software provider, has announced the move of its corporate office to 76 Batterson Park Road in Farmington, Connecticut.   The new office space will accommodate the company’s recent growth, with additional space to support future expansion. “We were bursting at the seams in our previous office space, … Continued

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  Mar 13, 2019 · Grace Barton

  Infographic: 5 Fulfillment System Essentials

  Fulfillment has a lot of moving parts. Without a fulfillment system that can handle your needs, you’ll most likely get buried in mountains of work. On the other hand, implementing the right system can help you increase productivity, efficiency, and benefit your bottom line. So how do you know what fulfillment system is right for … Continued

• Mar 11, 2019 · Grace Barton

  Assuring Measurement Accuracy with Gage R&R

  Variation is inherent in any system, however excessive variation in the measurement process can provide misleading analysis. This excessive variation may affect your data and appear on control charts as variation in the process, potentially skewing the results and preventing accurate analysis. Most organizations have a system to calibrate measurement equipment routinely. Just because the … Continued

• Feb 27, 2019 · Grace Barton

  8 SaaS Fulfillment Software Onboarding Best Practices

  Just got new SaaS fulfillment software? Congratulations! It’s both exciting and nerve wracking to make a change to such an integral part of your business. Whether you’re a fulfillment house with 20 years of experience or a brand new startup, the onboarding process will be similar. During the initial phases of onboarding, you’ll have your … Continued

• Jan 23, 2019 · Grace Barton

  Fulfillment Billing Pro Tips to Avoid a Vicious Cycle

  When it comes to billing your customers every month, do you get lost in the black hole of combing through data? How did we get into this mess anyway? Oh yeah, we want to make money! Let’s start at the beginning. Landing a new fulfillment account is challenging and often ends up in negotiation and … Continued

• Jan 16, 2019 · Grace Barton

  Wanted: Actionable Information to Make Meaningful Improvements

  I’d like to talk about information. It’s everywhere. The facts you need to make better decisions. The data you need to bring organization to chaos. Sources of information. Uses of information. But, today I want to talk about the actionableinformation that manufacturers—and, in particular, the quality management folks who work for manufacturers—need to better control and improve their processes, … Continued

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  Jan 7, 2019 · Grace Barton

  10 Things to Help the Quality Team Improve Customer Complaints

  Customer complaints are a part of doing business—and one of your best sources of valuable information. When people who spend money with your organization are giving you feedback, be glad they care enough to say something. The customers who do not say anything and take their business elsewhere are important too, but a complaint is … Continued