Gauge R&R: how much variation is the gauge?
A gauge R&R study separates measurement error from real part-to-part variation, so you can tell whether a tolerance decision is trustworthy.
Total productive maintenance (TPM)
Operator-involved maintenance system focused on eliminating losses.
TPM is a company-wide maintenance approach that involves operators and specialists in asset care, planned maintenance, focused improvement, training, and loss elimination. It aims for reliable production rather than separating maintenance from operations.
See also: OEE · CMMS · Condition monitoring
Use the concept: Cp, Cpk, Pp & Ppk calculator · Downtime log template · MTBF, MTTR & availability calculator
In depth
Takt time vs cycle time vs lead time: calculate the right clock
A worked shift example separates customer pace, observed process speed and end-to-end delivery time, with practical checks before changing the line.
SMED changeover study: measure last good to first good
Use a time observation sheet to separate internal and external work, preserve safe setup steps, and verify a repeatable changeover improvement.