On Time Completion OTC / On Time Delivery OTD Many small manufacturers and job shops struggle to measure On-Time Delivery and On-Time Completion using complex ERP systems. With so many date fields — promised date, planned ship date, actual finish date — tracking true performance often becomes messy and inconsistent. When your team can’t trust…
When to Use Specific Quality Management Forms: A Guide to Effective Quality Control In a quality management system (QMS), using the right form at the right time is essential for ensuring compliance, improving processes, and maintaining high product quality. However, one of the biggest challenges businesses face is knowing which form to use and when—leading…
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On time delivery (OTD), sometimes referred to as on-time completion, varies based on the company’s approach to tracking these metrics. In the wake of COVID-19, the focus on on-time delivery has diminished somewhat due to disruptions in shipping and logistics. As a result, many businesses are redefining this concept to emphasize not just timely delivery,…
Creating a quality policy is a fundamental step in establishing a robust Quality Management System (QMS). In Episode 181 of the #QualityMatters podcast, we delve into the essential elements of crafting a quality policy that aligns with your organization’s goals and regulatory requirements. Here’s a step-by-step guide based on our discussion, complete with practical examples…
Before we dive into the purpose of a Quality Management System, we should probably define what a QMS is. In defining what a QMS is, we will likely touch on the purpose of a Quality Management System. When quality management folks talk about a Quality Management System (and Lord bless you if you get them…
In this post “ISO 9001 Clauses Explained” we dive into Control of Nonconforming Outputs. CONTROL OF NONCONFORMING OUTPUTS (Consider reading HOW TO STANDARDIZE THE FUNDAMENTAL QMS TOOLS FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE) Control of nonconforming outputs can be viewed in several different lights. For instance, if we’re looking strictly at the quality of our products or services,…
In this post “ISO 9001 Clauses Explained” we dive into Interested Parties. 4.2 Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties Interested Parties is a relatively new term to our management systems, but again a very old concept that we’re all familiar with. An interested party is oftentimes a useful catch all term when there’s…
In this post “ISO 9001 Clauses Explained” we dive into Context of the Organization. 4.1 Understanding the organization and its context Context of the organization is one of the newer terms of the ISO 9001:2015 edition of the standard. The concept of context of the organization isn’t at all new. Every good business owner or…