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Line clearance is a vital manufacturing procedure that allows operators to prepare for the following process and prevents them from accidentally mislabeling or mixing up completed products. A line clearance checklist can help ensure that all areas are free of products, materials, and documents from a previous process. Table of Contents:1. Line Clearance and Its […]
Material inspection is an integral part of quality assurance in the manufacturing process. By verifying that the raw materials meet the required standards, potential quality issues can be identified and resolved before they cause problems in production. This article helps to ensure that the products produced by the manufacturing facility meet the customer’s expectations for […]
Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) are regulatory guidelines used for pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics, food, food supplements, and beverage products. These guidelines ensure that what the consumer receives is high quality, delivers on the intended use, is marketed appropriately, and most importantly, is safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is authorized to carry out […]
Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) is a methodology used to remove errors from a process. Errors are identified, prioritized, and then mitigated systematically. For instance, corrective action in the early stages of a product life cycle is ~29x less expensive than corrections made later on in the design process. This shows that early error […]
Being part of a great team is extremely important for many, with over one-third of workers acknowledging the benefits of effective teamwork. Working well together facilitates the generation of creative ideas, boosts productivity, employee morale, and relieves stress. But how do you ensure teamwork in your business is effective? In this FAT FINGER article, we […]
What do BlackBerry, BP, Target, and a large engineering company have in common? All four organizations failed to assess risk and as a result, suffered hugely (I’ll be divulging the gory details later). But, BlackBerry, Kodak, Target, and the large engineering firm aren’t the only ones. For the average organization, over 85% of its efforts […]
Nobody expected a world-changing pandemic to happen in 2020. If we did, we would have prepared better. Especially those of us who play a fundamental part in supply chains — like the manufacturers, whose essential items and products need to keep being made, and whose teams were unable to pivot to working from home as most […]