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Effectiveness vs. Efficiency in Manufacturing

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Share Most manufacturers are very focused on efficiency. Defining effectiveness in manufacturing Being effective is about achieving desired results. Quality statistics and warranty claims are measures of how effectively a business meets customer needs. By mandating best practices, SOPs eliminate variability in how work is done.

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Standard Operating Procedures in Manufacturing

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Share Standard Operating Procedures are the bedrock on which modern manufacturing rests. Without them, each employee is free to perform their tasks as they wish, which is usually slower and reduces product quality. What are Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in manufacturing?

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Industrial Maintenance Audits: Maximize Asset Reliability

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An external audit is performed by people from outside of the business, as is done with Quality Management Systems. If an organization wants their maintenance management system certified to the ISO 55001 standard for asset management, they will need both internal and external audits.