We all want our projects to be a big success. Bottom line benefit to the business and big rewards for…
Why Mentoring is Key to Attaining a Master Black Belt
Much of Eastern philosophy is depicted in the mist-drenched trees and cloud-shrouded mountains of ancient Chinese landscape painting. It is…
How Can Lean Manufacturing Help My Business?
The purpose of lean manufacturing is to minimize waste, which in turn reduces costs and maximizes productivity. Waste in this…
Under Wartime Conditions—Evaluating the Risks to Quality of the US-China Trade War
When President Donald Trump tweeted an order to “our great American companies” to leave China, he was no more than…
An Essential Guide to Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Attaining Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a significant step towards becoming a master of lean six sigma methodology…
Dr. Joseph A. DeFeo to Deliver Quality 4.0 Talk at EOQ Congress
Juran’s chairman and executive adviser, Dr. Joseph A. DeFeo, will be a keynote speaker at the 63rd European Congress of…
Product Recalls – Post Event Actions and Future Quality Improvement
If you’ve paid attention to the news in recent years you’ll have no doubt seen some pretty big corporations issuing…
About Lean and Quality 4.0 (but mostly about Lean)
Quality’s future role in the era of the fourth industrial revolution is frequently thought to be narrower than today—as machines…
What Is Total Quality Management?
Total quality management (TQM) is a term that originated in the 1950s and is today used mainly in Japan. It…
