Essential Quality Tools for Process Improvement
Quality Tools
Poka-Yoke
Poka-Yoke can be translated as “error-proofing” or “fail-safe.” These techniques aim to prevent human error, especially in manufacturing processes, helping to achieve zero defects and eliminate many quality inspections. The underlying philosophy is that if nothing else, there is always the possibility it will work correctly. There are different types:
- Control or blocking: Prevents a defect or locks the machine.
- Informational and warning: Reports or alerts in the presence of a
Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response in Madrid
Phase 1 of Initiation: Building the Public Issue and Incorporation into the Agenda
Before starting the determination of the problem that concerns us in this analysis, we must state the type of culture and power of organizations from which to translate the issues of this work. After careful analysis of all of them, we decided to stand with “Athena,” characterized as a goddess of wisdom. Organizational power and culture “type Athena” is characterized by leadership based on participation, organizational
Read MoreEvaluation of Social Intervention Programs: Types, Planning, and Structure
Types of Assessment
- The type of assessment will depend on the objectives to be achieved in the evaluation and the phase of the intervention process, following the logic of social intervention.
- In the design stage of social intervention, diagnostic evaluation and design are the backbone of any evaluations.
- When a change is underway but has only been implemented for a short time, the evaluation of the implementation is appropriate, even if one can discuss results and economic evaluation.
- When changes
Key Metrics and Strategies to Enhance Netflix Revenue and User Satisfaction
What Metrics Should Netflix Focus on to Find Reasons for -15% Revenue per Subscriber?
Netflix’s -15% revenue per subscriber (RPS) gap indicates potential challenges in extracting value per user. Key metrics to analyze are:
- ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) by Country: Netflix should analyze ARPU by country, focusing on whether its pricing is aligned with the local market’s willingness to pay. If ARPU is lower in certain countries, this might indicate pricing pressure, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier
Effective Training in the Production Process
Training in the Production Process
Why Train?
Employees are trained to be efficient and productive, to competently execute the tasks entrusted to them. Workers need specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge is generated by testing, observing, and receiving explanations, which are stored in the brain.
The Skills
These are the capabilities to perform a particular operation or activity. Skills are formed through the repeated exercise of sequences of movements corresponding to an activity. These
Read MoreLogistics Planning: Enhancing Customer Service Levels
LOGISTICS PLANNING: A TOOL FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEVEL OF SERVICE.
Summary:
This article presents a theoretical study aimed at contributing to the literature on logistics planning and the level of service offered to customers. The target audience includes executives and academics seeking competitive advantages in a globalized economy. Readers will enhance their ability to evaluate and recommend strategies for establishing service levels within logistics planning.
Key words: Planning Logistics,
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