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.
Eliminating Manufacturing Waste Through Employee Engagement August 3, 2022 Glenn Londre “World-class organization” is a term I have heard many times throughout my career. Companies use that term as a stretch goal for when they start to […]
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.
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 […]