Tag: Doug Koehler

Precision or Accuracy: Which is More Important?

September 20, 2022 Doug Koehler

Which is more important, precision or accuracy? At Excellerate, we work with customers to find new and improved ways to measure our accuracy and precision, to continuously improve on each.

Continuous Improvement Element of Quality

March 30, 2022 Doug Koehler

At Excellerate, we invest a great deal of time and effort in continuous improvement; it’s how we’re able to continue to support our customers’ projects, reduce schedules and control budgets while improving quality and safety.

Quality Assurance or Quality Control?

March 5, 2021 Doug Koehler

At Excellerate, we believe optimum quality is ensured with a system that has seamlessly integrated Quality Assurance and Quality Control into a Quality Management System.

The Total Cost of Quality

October 8, 2020 Doug Koehler

What is your total cost of quality? Is it worth it for you to spend the time and money to make sure you get things right the first time?

The Importance of Root-Cause Analysis

May 27, 2020 Doug Koehler

Sometimes the root cause of a problem seems obvious, when in reality it’s not. If you solve the problem without finding the root cause, you may not be solving the real problem, but simply treating the symptoms.

Does Standardization Have a Role in Quality?

January 29, 2020 Doug Koehler

Standardization improves quality, reduces costs, reduces lead-times and improves safety. Are your employees performing their work in a standardized manner?

Establishing a Culture of Quality

October 4, 2019 Doug Koehler

Improvements in a company’s culture of quality can start at any level. It all starts with taking responsibility for the quality of what you do.

What Does ‘Quality’ Mean to You?

May 15, 2019 Doug Koehler

What does ‘quality’ mean to you? I’ve asked this question of co-workers, friends and relatives – usually just out of the blue with no warning about […]