What is QCFI (QUALITY CIRCLE FORUM OF INDIA)?
INTRODUCTION QCFI stands for Quality Circle Forum of India. It is a non-profit organization that works to promote the concept of quality circles in India. Quality circles are small groups of employees who meet regularly to identify, analyse and solve work-related problems. It was established with the objective of promoting the concept of Quality […] Read more
Calculation of OEE- Overall Equipment Efficiency
OEE is an important metric, as it ties-in, well with the objectives of TPM program, which aims at having, Zero-defects, Zero-breakdowns and Zero-stops in the production process. The three components of overall equipment effectiveness metric are: Availability Performance Quality The definitions of each of above components are as below, Availability – is a measure of […] Read more
PRACTICAL GUIDEBOOK ON5S – A book review
Authors: Mr. DK Srivastava, Mr. Mahendra Shastri and Mr. VK Bhuvan Das Published By: Quality Circle Forum of India, Hyderabad Chapter Reviewed By: Vivek Shrouty This book is an excellent document for the beginners, learners and for them who want to implement the 5S work place management. Foreword for the book has been penned by […] Read more
A Theme “Quality Concepts for Cultural Breakthrough” Came in Reality at National Convention on Quality Concepts, NCQC 2019 at IIT BHU Varanasi
National Convention of Quality Concepts organized by Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI) always has its importance in the field of quality. The quality improvement project base on quality circle, 5S, Kaizen, Poka Yoke results in huge amount of cost saving in the organization. 1645 + team had participated in NCQC 2019 and if we […] Read more
My Experience at National Convention on Quality Concepts, NCQC 2018 at Gwalior
It has been a great opportunity to attend the remarkable National Convention of Quality Concepts organized by Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI). Convention at a glance: When NCQC2018 organized : 21st to 24th Dec 2018 City at which NCQC2018 organized : Gwalior , Madhya Pradesh , IndiaPlace of NCQC 2018 : ABV-IIITM , Gwalior […] Read more
5S: My favourite 1S, “SEIRI”
Seiri is the first S from the 5S methodology, the other S stands for Seiton, Seiso,Seiketsu and Shitsuke. The meaning of each one of 5S is, Seiri – is organization and for second time it called as ReorganizationSeiton- Neatness, Place for everything & everything in its Place Seiso – CleanlinessSeiketsu – StandardizationShitsuke – Discipline […] Read more
The 7 QC Tools
Kaoru Ishikawa a professor of engineering at Tokyo University first gives the “7 QC Tools” to world. He is knows as father of “Quality Circle”. Kaoru Ishikawa The 7 QC tools developed / originated in japan and also called as seven basics tools. These 7 tools comprise of graphical presentation such as histogram and statistical […] Read more
FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)
FMEA is a tool to reduce the risk. This tool use in Six Sigma as part of Improve Phase. How to choose FMEA topic? Choose topic base on following: Critical to Quality(CTQ) Voice of Customer(VOC) Customer complaint Diversion Pareto diagram Risk analysis Formula for RPN (Risk Priority Number): RPN = Severity X Occurrence X Detection […] Read more