A scatter plot is a two-dimensional data representation that uses dots to show the values acquired for two different variables, one plotted along the x-axis and the other plotted along the y-axis. For instance this scatter plot below demonstrates the height and weight of a fictitious set of children. When entering a huge amount [...]
Histograms are like bar charts; they are an approach to show counts of information. A bar graph charts counts against categories; the height of the bar shows the quantity of things in that classification. A histogram shows the same unmitigated factors in "bins". When you make a histogram, you are making a bar diagram [...]
Lewin’s force field analysis is a strategy which can be used to identify, discuss and document the elements that oppose or support a change initiative. This analysis was invented by Kurt Lewin, a social psychologist in the 1940s and it is often applied to the making of a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ decision on possibly [...]
Let’s start with looking at what a fishbone diagram is. The fishbone diagram is a basic graphical presentation which shows every of the possible cause of a particular problem. This diagram is also referred to the cause and effect diagram, the herringbone diagram well as the Ishikawa. The fishbone for problem solving was invented [...]
Many clients request for a quality plan because they want to be updated with the ways we are going to improve the quality control on their projects. Quality control can represent a lot of things to a client. Thus, the initial step must be to explore what our client is seeking from us. Occasionally [...]
A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a composed direction portraying how a normal assignment is to be done; when, where and by whom. SOPs assume a fundamental part in consistent quality assurance and guaranteeing best practice for your organisation, keeping in mind the end goal to help you in securing the quality of your [...]
Key performance indicators (KPI’s) are business measurements utilized by corporate officials and different administrators to track and investigate factors considered urgent to the accomplishment of an association. Successful KPI’s centre on the business procedures and capacities that senior administration sees as most imperative for estimating progress toward meeting vital objectives and execution targets. The [...]
The ISO 9001 management review procedure requires the senior management to periodically review the quality management system to guarantee its continuous adequacy, suitability, alignment and effectiveness with the planned direction of the company. Why Should Every Organisation Conduct ISO 9001 Management Reviews To identify the need for transformation and improvement. To determine if all [...]
What is Quality Assurance Quality assurance can be defined as a set of measures intended to make sure that quality standards and procedures are observed, that the end product meets or surpasses the needed performance and technical requirements. However, ISO 9001 as well defined Quality Assurance (QA) as the portion of quality management that [...]
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) refers to the search for the true causes of a problem. In many scenarios, organisations face failures in some sections or fail to achieve certain goals. They therefore find solutions by tackling the symptoms of the problem instead of its root cause. The trick is to use the appropriate root [...]
