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Why Inconsistent Component Variation Is Bad for Assembly & Product Quality

Why Inconsistent Component Variation Is Bad for Assembly & Product Quality

Most factories that mass-produce products are trying to make them identically, regardless of whether we’re talking about phones, cars, airplanes, …

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Mistake Proofing, and Why it's so Important for Manufacturers

Mistake Proofing and Why it’s so Important for Manufacturers!

Mistake proofing is an important tool used by manufacturers for analyzing the assembly process and finding ways in which errors …

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How To Write Good Work Instructions for Production Operators & Inspectors

How To Write Good Work Instructions for Production Operators & Inspectors [9 Tips]

Documenting the standard way of performing production and inspection work is part of the ‘best practices’ all good manufacturers follow. …

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