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The 6 M’s of Manufacturing: Key Elements for Quality and Efficiency

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What are the 6 M’s of manufacturing? Lean manufacturing originally identified 5 M’s, but over time the need for a sixth prompt related to environmental factors became clear. Manpower: Even with automation, human input remains an essential aspect of manufacturing. These are: 1.

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Effectiveness vs. Efficiency in Manufacturing

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A Quality Management System (QMS) addresses how activities are performed (through Standard Operating Procedures, SOPs) and detection of nonconforming product (through quality control in manufacturing operations). By mandating best practices, SOPs eliminate variability in how work is done.