Within the realm of process improvement and quality management, organizations often turn to structured methodologies to navigate the complexities of enhancing operational efficiency and satisfying customer needs. Two such methodologies, DMAIC and DMEDI, stand out as pillars of Six Sigma philosophy, each offering distinct approaches tailored to specific objectives. In this blog post, we e...

What is OEE? OEE which stands for “Overall Equipment Effectiveness”, is a key manufacturing performance indicator (KPI) that compares your system’s ideal performance to its real performance. By integrating Availability, Performance, and Quality, OEE offers a comprehensive framework for identifying and addressing inefficiencies across the production spectrum. Its role as a diagnostic t...

No amount of maintenance can improve the reliability of an asset beyond its Inherent reliability or designed-in reliability. However, Operational Reliability of an asset can be improved by a good maintenance practice. This is not to support the argument that inherent reliability of an asset cannot be sustained, because the ultimate goal of any maintenance activity, is to do so. Maintenan...

Exercise in Futility is when business organizations keep setting and stretching their goals without a proper consideration and analysis of the current capabilities of their workforce. A Business with no future is that business that does not periodically assess its performance and seek improvement opportunities. You do not have to wait till the end of the process to determine the outcome ...