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Where Facts Are Few, Experts Are Many.
I was unable to uncover the origins of this quote, but it is always attributed to Author Donald R Gannon. Donald is mystery, at least
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Blending Organizational Structures For Results
The difference between problem solving and process execution is significant, each benefiting from a specific approach to…
"What did you say?" Listening To The Voice Of The System In Context
A recent experience from the field. A machine operator sets up her process. A variety of…
Beware High Tech Sirens In Manufacturing
Phoenix Systems is joined by an unlimited number of manufacturing experts training for statistical literacy and process…
Where Facts Are Few, Experts Are Many.
I was unable to uncover the origins of this quote, but it is always attributed to…
Constancy of Purpose
William Edwards Deming (October 14, 1900 – December 20, 1993) was an American statistician, professor, author, lecturer,…
Sheet Metal Lubricant Analysis
Introduction A 1990 Taguchi Study conducted by Phoenix, along with a major stamping manufacturer, found three…
HOW DO YOU DEFINE PROCESS CONTROL?
Define process control? Everyone knows what process control is, right? Let’s collect some data. A quick…
Managing Through Processes
You are dedicated to being successful. You know your department’s processes ‘inside and out’. You should,…
Blank Variation Analysis
Description As an input to the forming process, we strive to understand the impact of specific…
The Phoenix Group Welcomes Professor Menachem Kimchi
The Phoenix Group has worked for many years with Professor Menachem Kimchi from The Ohio State…
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Constancy of Purpose
William Edwards Deming (October 14, 1900 – December 20, 1993) was an American statistician, professor, author, lecturer, and consultant. He is perhaps best known for his
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Sheet Metal Lubricant Analysis
Introduction A 1990 Taguchi Study conducted by Phoenix, along with a major stamping manufacturer, found three primary sources of variation within the stamping process. These
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HOW DO YOU DEFINE PROCESS CONTROL?
Define process control? Everyone knows what process control is, right? Let’s collect some data. A quick spin around the internet reveals the following: Wikipedia: Process control
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Managing Through Processes
You are dedicated to being successful. You know your department’s processes ‘inside and out’. You should, after all, you designed these processes to address challenges
Blank Variation Analysis
Description As an input to the forming process, we strive to understand the impact of specific blank size and shape variables on the current forming
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The Phoenix Group Welcomes Professor Menachem Kimchi
The Phoenix Group has worked for many years with Professor Menachem Kimchi from The Ohio State University on the development of welding / joining principles
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Producing Quality Vs. Quantity: Is The Argument Dead?
In the manufacturing sector, for many years, we have heard the debate over quality vs. quantity. It usually sounds something like this: “The boss has to
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Introduction To Advanced High Strength Steels (Ahss)
WHAT ARE ADVANCED HIGH STRENGTH STEELS? Advanced high strength steels (AHSS) are stronger and more complex than the mild steels being used today. Understanding how these
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4 Pitfalls To Avoid When Working Toward Iso 9001/Iatf 16949 Compliance
If you’re in the automotive industry, chances are by now you’ve heard of IATF 16949. This is something that’s on everyone in the automotive supply chain’s