Tool Talk
Tool Talk
5 subject matter experts carve out the most popular quality tools
- Publication:
- Quality Progress
- Date:
- August 2024
- Issue:
- Volume 57 Issue 8
- Pages:
- pp. 12-25
- Author(s):
- Arp Jr., Don, Jing, Gary G., Labedz, Katie, Parker, Stephanie, Pruitt, W. Frazier
- Organization(s):
- Researcher, Lincoln, NE, Onto Innovation, Learning to Lean LLC, Hortonville, WI, Boon Edam, Lillington, NC, Southco Inc., Rochester, NY
Abstract
From A3 reports to Pareto charts, and histograms to value stream mapping, quality tools are the backbone of the quality profession. Got a problem? There’s probably a quality tool to help you solve it. There are tools for reducing waste, aiding problem solving and increasing efficiency. Quality tools can facilitate brainstorming, map processes and increase customer satisfaction. It comes as no surprise, then, that QP articles about quality tools are among our most popular content among readers. To highlight their vital importance, we pulled a list of the most popular tools and asked subject matter experts to give an overview of the top five. PLUS: Don't miss the downloadable templates!