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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!

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