13 terms found
The inability of a product, process, system, or service to perform its required function under specified conditions. Failures may be…
A specific way in which a product, component, or process can fail to meet its intended function or requirement. Identifying…
Information about the results, performance, or outcomes of a process, product, or behavior that is used to adjust, correct, or…
First In, First Out is an inventory management principle that ensures the oldest stock or materials are used or processed…
A measure of the percentage of units or items that successfully complete a process without requiring rework, repair, or rejection…
A cause-and-effect diagram shaped like a fish skeleton, used to visually organize and display the potential root causes of a…
A definition of quality attributed to Joseph Juran, which holds that a product or service achieves quality when it is…
An iterative root cause analysis technique that involves repeatedly asking the question 'Why?' in response to each answer, typically five…
In lean thinking, flow refers to the smooth, continuous, and uninterrupted movement of materials, information, or work through a process…
A graphical representation of the sequential steps, decisions, and flows involved in a process or system, using standardized symbols such…
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis is a structured, proactive risk assessment method used to identify potential failure modes in a…
A qualitative research technique in which a small, diverse group of participants engages in guided discussion to share their opinions,…
A group of related activities, responsibilities, or competencies within an organization that are directed toward a common purpose or objective.…