Mind Your Ps and Qs

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Tribal knowledge, such as a unique method of soldering a specific component, is often lost when an assembly line is transferred to another location.

Assembly processes that were once relatively mundane, such as windshield installation, now require more effort and precision.

While most EVs are designed to handle inclement weather, flooding poses unique challenges that can lead to battery failures and even safety hazards.

PFMEA ensures that the prototype parts from the assembly line meet quality expectations, thereby maturing the manufacturing processes.

Chesterton’s Fence serves as a symbolic reminder that what may appear unnecessary or obsolete at first glance may have a purpose integral to the system.

Effective configuration management enables organizations to navigate change, update configurations, and maintain the identity and integrity of complex systems.

Recently, I was consulting with a procurement group, one of its OEM customers, and a product engineering firm. The goal was to find ways to reduce the cost of a particular product.

Organizations often have more than one manufacturing site, and each location might have its own specific strengths.

The things I did when I was a kid or young adult are things I would not consider doing as an adult—well, most of them anyway. I started my exploration of transportation equipment with a tricycle. 

Recently, I hired professionals to cut down some large, dead trees near my house. I then used a chainsaw to cut the trees into smaller, moveable pieces that I could chop for firewood.