A category for frameworks and ways of thinking about quality, structure, business, and industry. It focuses on how to see things and how to articulate the assumptions behind them.
The Foundation of Quality: Understanding the "4M" Framework in Manufacturing
Originally published in Japanese in July 2023.Based on a Japanese video. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in a factory? Whether it’s a high-speed assembly line producing thousands of items or a specialized workshop crafting a single custom piece, the goal is always the same: to deliver consistent quality to the […]
Unlocking the True Value of the Last 2 S's
If you have experience in manufacturing or field-operations industries, you have certainly heard of 5S. Many of you can likely recite them by heart: Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Set in Order), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardize), and Shitsuke (Sustain). However, many companies admit, "We struggle to reach the full 5S... we are finally just managing 3S." Whether […]