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29 Nov 2022

Solving product problems

by Peter Schick | posted in: Product quality, Production, Quality management, R&D | 0

If the first approach of trial and error fails, then immediately switch to the planned product optimization by Statistical Engineering. The quick and sustainable success of the plan will seem compelling to you and third parties. more ….

27 Sep 2022

Validate investment plan externally

by Peter Schick | posted in: Complexity, Innovation, Production | 0

Some shareholders deny management approval of the investment plan for a transformation. They require external validation. more ….

23 Nov 2021

Solve tricky process problems quickly and sustainably

by Peter Schick | posted in: Process quality, Production, Quality management, R&D | 0

Tricky process problems are like diamonds: very robust, very old and very expensive. They resist pragmatic problem solving in product engineering and production because of repeated erroneous assumptions about the root causes. The good and highly significant message: Planned problem … Continued

24 Nov 2020

Solve tricky product problems quickly and sustainably

by Peter Schick | posted in: Product quality, Production, Quality management, R&D | 0

Tricky product problems are often sticky and chewy like chewing gum: Whatever you do, you can not get rid of them. In practice, they survive because the method of trial and error has repeatedly failed, both in product engineering and … Continued

12 Nov 2019

Solve tricky process problems quickly and sustainably

by Peter Schick | posted in: Process quality, Production, Quality management, R&D | 0

Tricky process problems are often like diamonds: They are very sturdy and very expensive. In practice, they survive because conventional problem solving has failed both in product engineering and in production. The good, highly significant news: Using Statistical Engineering, tricky … Continued

13 Nov 2018

Solve tricky product problems quickly and sustainably

by Peter Schick | posted in: Product quality, Production, Quality management, R&D | 0

Tricky product problems are often sticky and chewy like chewing gum: Whatever you do, you can not get rid of them. In practice, they survive because conventional problem solving has repeatedly failed, both in product engineering and in production. The … Continued

1 Feb 2018

Economic human-robot collaboration

by Peter Schick | posted in: Innovation, Production, Quality management | 0

The human-robot collaboration raises quality, increases sustainability and lowers unit costs. However, it is being introduced slowly, as the fears about jobs are slowing the process down, as the one-time costs of the first projects are too high, and as … Continued

22 Mar 2016

Productivity advantages by a Rapid Manufacturing roadmap

by Peter Schick | posted in: 3D printing, Production, R&D | 0

Companies often deal opportunistically with 3D printing. However, companies can avoid productivity disadvantages compared to competitors and achieve advantages if they align their 3D printing activities and organization by a Rapid Manufacturing roadmap. more….

8 Oct 2015

How and when to implement a 3D printing business model

by Peter Schick | posted in: 3D printing, Production, R&D | 0

A digital 3D printing business model allows increased product performance and real-time individualized series production without assembly and without warehousing. 3D printing speeds up the digitization of industrial business models. The question is no longer whether, but how and when … Continued

17 Jul 2015

What is the impact of 3D printing?

by Peter Schick | posted in: 3D printing, Production, R&D, Technical services | 0

3D printing allows higher product performance and mass customization in real time, without assembly and without storage. Faster and faster it substitutes conventional production. Therefore, companies must now review their competitive strategies. The reorientation can lead to in-sourcing, innovation and … Continued

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