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Data and Measures|
Key Benchmarks for Common Quality Measures: Petroleum/Chemical Industry
Although an undeniably useful measure, the total cost of quality only focuses on one aspect of quality, costs: preventive, appraisal, internal failure, and external failures…
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As a highly effective approach to quality assurance, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) focuses on continuous improvement tools and techniques to eliminate waste, increase productivity,…
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Data and Measures|
Digitalization In Manufacturing: Petroleum/Chemical Industry Overview
The future of work is increasing digital, and nowhere is that more evident than in manufacturing. APQC has gathered and analyzed information from 626 global organizations…
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Data and Measures|
Digitalization In Manufacturing: Emerging Technology in Petroleum/Chemical
The future of work is increasing digital, and nowhere is that more evident than in manufacturing. APQC has gathered and analyzed information from 626 global organizations…
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Data and Measures|
Digitalization In Manufacturing: Opinions on Benefits of Increased Automation in Petroleum/Chemical
The future of work is increasing digital, and nowhere is that more evident than in manufacturing. APQC has gathered and analyzed information from 626 global organizations…
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Articles|
The Cost of Poor Quality and Why it Matters
This article is for education professionals seeking to redesign outdated or inefficient processes and discusses how the cost of poor quality (COPQ) is much like an iceberg,…