What is a simple tool that has led to a dramatic reduction is mistakes in several industries? The checklist.
What is another activity where it is very easy to forget some simple checks? A quality inspection at a supplier’s facility.
I thought of the most common (and more severe) issues that can lead to big mistakes, and came up with this list:
- Have I selected the right SKU?
- Can I work in good enough conditions (light, noise, table…)?
- Factory people let me work at my pace without too many interruptions?
- Were products really picked randomly?
- Any risk of having the cartons/products I picked swapped behind my back?
- Factory-provided tools are in good state, and seem to function correctly?
- Am I sure I know how to use the tools?
- Am I sure I understand each specification / checkpoint?
- Do I take the end user/consumer perspective when checking the product?
- Have I filled out all the sections in the checklist?
- Are my comments clear?
Is there anything you’d add to this list?
Related article: How your inspectors can fail to notice quality problems
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This is a blog written by Renaud Anjoran, an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer who has been involved in chinese manufacturing since 2005.
He is the CEO of The Sofeast Group.
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