Continuous improvement evaluation

The standard requires the supplier to evaluate the performance of the quality system to verify the effectiveness of its operation. It also requires the results to be used for continuous improvement or corrective action as appropriate. 

Evaluate your Quality Management system to identify the role each aspect of the system has in achieving continuous improvement. 

Thus it can be seen that continuous improvements in defensive armor require ever more sophisticated expl technology for its defeat, which in turn results in the escalation of military budgets for conventional warfare. The increased cost of HMX relative to other expls has caused continuing efforts to reduce manufg costs, to improve and more precisely evaluate its effectiveness. In a recent, very painstaking comparison of Cyclotol and Octol, the effects of changes in the compn, density, and diameter of the expl charge upon detonation velocity were determined. HMX was found more ef-... 

Evaluation of the program. The main point to note with regard to this topic is that evaluation was taken very seriously across the schemes. Thus, it was carried out (or there were plans to carry it out) in virtually all cases, and if the results showed that certain aspects needed to be improved, this was typically done. This is great news, since the purpose of evaluation is, in a nutshell, just that continuous improvement for success. 

A case study on the operational improvement of a plasma etching unit in microelectronics fabrication ends the section. This case study illustrates that if similar preference structures are used in both types of formulation, identical final solutions are found when either categorical or continuous performance evaluation modes are employed. 

Another general principle for good process metrics is that these should promote strategic analysis and continuous improvement. If the metrics are being collected but not evaluated on a regular basis, and decisions based upon the metrics results are not made, there is no point in collecting them. This may seem to be an obvious point, but metrics are not always routinely questioned, assessed, evaluated and evolved to help make strategic decisions or make them more useful to a business. 

Most QI programs build upon an established quality assurance (QA) process. Quality assurance can be defined as a formal and systematic process in which problems in delivering health care are identified, solutions to the problems are developed and implemented, and follow-up monitoring then is carried out [30]. QA begins with problem identification. After possible sources of the problem are determined, solutions are developed and implemented. Then, the results of the intervention or solution are evaluated to determine whether or not the problem has been resolved. By incorporating a goal of continual improvement, a QA process can contribute to quality improvement activities. 

This Standard is a very general document and does not cover technical aspects. However, analytical laboratories increasingly have selected certification to ISO 9001 to cover the broader aspects of their activities. The earlier versions of this Standard had the term quality assurance in the title but this has now been removed. The reason is that the current standard requires more than quality assurance of the service. Enhancement of customer satisfaction is also expected, along with evidence of continuous improvement. In Figure 2.2, this is covered in the box dealing with evaluating the results. 

With the increasingly competitive enviromnent in the manufacturing sector, organizations are always searching for new ways to reduce costs, improve efficiency and product quality. To remain competitive, many companies have devised and implemented corporate-based continuous improvement initiatives. As part of continuous improvement, process analytical implementations should be periodically evaluated to determine if they are still necessary and adding value to the production process. 

The management system should promote continuous improvement by including a process for feedback. To ensure continuous improvement, the team should perform a self-evaluation after each investigation. This self-evaluation should include ... 

Continuous improvement is a necessary element of a successful management system. Each investigation or implementation of the management system provides an opportunity to evaluate its effectiveness. The lessons learned strengthen and refine the management system. It is also valuable to recognize and share the positive aspects of those investigation activities that were especially successful. 

The data obtained from measurements are analysed and the subsequent information is used for fact-based decision-making. Such data are used to demonstrate the suitabihty and effectiveness of the quahty management system and to evaluate the continual improvement. The analysis of the data provides information relating to... 

Continuous improvements of chlorophosphazene-modified lignins, allowing the evaluation of a wide range of applications. 

To implement adaptations that arise as a result of the evaluation, and continue promoting and fomenting the principles and practices of Chemical Leasing, according to its possibilities of continuous improvement. 

Special process and product specifications have been set forth for companies in the chemical industry. Additionally, specific limits must be observed for pollutant or VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions. Specific maximum allowable concentrations at workplaces must not be exceeded. Both the transport of chemicals and the recycling or disposal of chemical wastes are subject to particular requirements. Periodic hazard assessments - which in Germany, for example, are mandatory according to the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (Betriebssicherheitsverordnung, BetrSichV) - are a must requirement in the chemical industry. To achieve a Continuous Improvement Process, product and process requirements must be identified, evaluated and monitored on a regular basis. 

Continually improving the system through measurement and feedback-controlled evaluation becomes possible due to the analytical and quantifiable approach of the process models. (Note that at its ultimate level this will lead to a real-time, feedback-controlled enterprise capable of reacting to dynamically changing market needs.)... 

When teamed together, the process owner and the quality assurance counterpart for a process will make a favorable impression upon regulators, be able to explain all operations involving the process, supporting documentation, and any ongoing projects or process improvements. This pair is the best to evaluate and consider any deviations to the process or recommendations for continuous improvement. 

Process owners must be capable to evaluate and interpret the effect of nonconformances and planned deviations on their systems. Process owners can evaluate the need and lead efforts for corrective or preventive action, ensuring adequate corrections and improvements are implemented. An effective QMS ensures deviations from approved processes are owned and adequately investigated by the process owner s and ultimately approved by their quality assurance counterpart. The knowledge of these events is the basis and foundation for the process owners to make a risk-based evaluation on whether or not process changes are required, documentation or training require modification, or continuous improvement efforts are warranted. 

Efforts should be made to establish strategic alliances and to ensure joint development and the continuous improvement of products, processes, and systems. The company should ensure thorough review and evaluation of the performance of subcontractors in order to meet customer requirements. 

The organization determines, collects, and analyses appropriate data to demonstrate the suitability and effectiveness of the quality management system and to evaluate where continual improvement to the quality management system can be made. 

The management reviews are conducted with a planned agenda to provide direction for the company s quality operations. Input from outside and inside sources are welcome to ensure continuous improvement. The audit findings and areas of quality concern are discussed. It is ensured that corrective and preventive measures are taken on time. The review input includes statistical evaluation of process performance and product conformity. 

Provides a viable mechanism for continuous improvement to forward quality. Change can be a big contributing factor toward continuous improvement. A good system gives you a systematic, documented way to evaluate and incorporate product and process improvements. 

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