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<p>Insightful articles on audits and manufacturing.</p>


On-the-Job Training: Closing the Loop on Audits and Corrective Actions

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Information Overload: What Do Operators Really Need?

Sustainable Manufacturing: Benefits, Challenges, and Strategies

Daniel Castilla

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Control Plan Update: AIAG Stresses Critical Role of LPAs

How to Implement Corrective Actions That Stick

Jidoka: What Is It?

The Complete 5S Manufacturing Checklist

How LPAs Help Manufacturers Ace External Audits

Continuous Flow Production: A Complete Guide

Richard Nave, COO, The Luminous Group

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SMED Meaning: What is Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) in Manufacturing?

Risk Management: Terms, Tools, and Industry-Specific Risk Analysis Examples

2025 Manufacturing Predictions: AI, Sustainability, and Data

The Future of Automation in Manufacturing

Lessons from the 3 Biggest Recalls in History

Lean Manufacturing Principles

5 Lean Manufacturing Principles Explained

How to Reduce Manufacturing Costs: 5 Strategies to Lower Costs Without Sacrificing Value

OSHA SVEP: What Manufacturers & Employers Need to Know

MES vs MOM: What’s the Difference?

The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing: An Audit Management Perspective

Takeaways From Our Ultimate Guide to Layered Process Audits

Why Your Layered Process Audits Aren’t Working—And How to Fix Them

Using a QMS Tool: Benefits, Examples and Solution Selection

Quality Control KPIs in Manufacturing

What Is a Smart Factory?

The Missing Ingredient in Reducing Cost of Poor Quality

4 Ways Connected Worker Strategies Are Changing the Face of Manufacturing

Understanding the Supplier Corrective Action Request & Report (SCAR)

The 5S of Lean Manufacturing Principles

Gemba Walk Examples and Best Practices for Manufacturers

Manufacturing Quality Management System (QMS): What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

How Scrap and Rework Affect Cost of Quality and OEE

The Importance of Poka Yoke Verification

How to Tackle the Six Big Losses in Manufacturing with Digital Layered Process Audits

Poka Yoke in Manufacturing: Essential Principles

Manufacturing Brain Drain: What It Means and How to Mitigate It

Understanding the 7 Principles of Quality Management: The ISO 9001 Standard

Why Tribal Knowledge Is a Problem for Manufacturing

The Connected Worker: One Platform, a Collection of Tools, or a Larger Strategy?

What is OEE in Manufacturing?

What Are Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines? What Manufacturers Need to Know

5 Big Problems with Traditional Employee Training

How to Write an Incident Report

Profiles in Quality: Kaoru Ishikawa

5 Main Components of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

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Turning Corrective Actions Into One-Point Lessons: Benefits and Pitfalls

Reverse FMEA Basics for Manufacturers

OEE KPIs: What Manufacturers Need to Know

Manufacturing Process Audits: Benefits, FAQs and Improvement Strategies

Boeing 737 Max 9 Issue Reveals Important Lessons on Quality Management

Digital Lean: The Future of Manufacturing Efficiency

Essential Lean Management Tools for Manufacturers

2024 Manufacturing Technology Trends

Close Compliance Gaps with Plant Floor Inspections

A3 Continuous Improvement: Key Steps & Strategies

Profiles in Quality: Joseph Juran

Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing: Process Excellence Frameworks

The Digital Plant Floor Audits Business Case

Lean Visual Management Board Basics

Customer Spotlight: Grammer’s Dynamic Approach to LPA Implementation

A3 Problem Solving Using A3 Report Templates

Industry 4.0 is Gaining Steam: What Should Your 2024 Budget Prioritize?

Profiles in Quality: W. Edwards Deming

The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing: An Audit Management Example

How to Reduce Manufacturing Rework

Plant Floor Audit Software: Should You Build vs. Buy?

Kamishibai Boards: What They Are and Why You Need a Better Solution

The ROI of Digital Collaboration in Root Cause Analysis

Using the Golden Zone to Streamline Manufacturing Processes

Big Data in Manufacturing: Using Analytics in Production

How to Use Layered Process Audit Metrics to Improve Customer Satisfaction

How Digital Transformation is Driving Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing

Real-Life Layered Process Audit Results

Manufacturing Communications: How You Can Improve Them

Jason Holte

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How Connected Worker Platforms Create Engaged Employees

SOPs in Manufacturing: How and Why to Create Them

Reporting Near Misses and Good Catches: 6 Best Practices

The Hidden Factory: Find and Fix Hidden Inefficiencies With Lean Six Sigma Techniques

4 Ways Paper and Excel LPAs Are Costing You Money

The Connected Workforce: Using Technology to Empower Frontline Workers

The True Cost of Safety in the Workplace

Complete Guide To The Connected Worker Platform in Manufacturing: Uses, Benefits and Solutions

Core Principles of the CQI-8 Layered Process Audit Guideline

5 Capabilities of Connected Worker Safety

Process and Skills Verifications: Why Product Inspections are not Enough

Nearshoring and Supplier Audits: How Audit Software Can Help

Prevention Detection Correction: Understanding the Costs

Joe Plata

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Layered Process Audits: Start with Paper or Go Straight to Digital?

5 Underrated Features to Look for in a Mobile Audit App

5 Tips for Managing Repeat Audit Findings

Layered Process Audit Guideline: 6 Steps to Implement LPA 

Using a JSA to Write Safety Inspection Questions

Understanding the True Cost of Employee Turnover

Chuck Wilson, Director of Customer Success & Outreach

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5 Surprising Insights Hiding in Your Plant Floor Audit Data

Using Layered Process Audits to Link Quality, Operations and Engineering

7 Characteristics of a Culture of Engagement

5 Quality Metrics Linked to Layered Process Audits

Improving Incident Investigations with Safety Inspection Data

Questions to Ask When Benchmarking Your Layered Process Audit Program

Auditing What Matters: Why Variation Is Key

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