ISO 9001
ISO 9000 is the international quality standard established by the International Organization for Standardization. It is a quality system designed so that it can be applied to any product or service throughout the world. ISO 9001:2015 documents the details and design of a system which focuses on consistently meeting customer expectations. Third party registration is a unique feature of ISO 9001:2015 certification. Read more about AEM’s ISO 9001 consulting services, or take a look at our ISO 9001 FAQ.
ISO 14001
Companies looking to be more environmentally responsible are using ISO 14001 to help control their environmental footprint. With ISO 14001 companies can consolidate and streamline their environmental efforts and numerous regulations. Since more and more companies are touting their green credentials with ISO 14001, it is an excellent way for companies to distinguish themselves. Read more…
Information Systems: ERP/MRP II
MRP II is a broader extension of Material Requirements Planning (MRP). It links the many company functions required to deliver the customer’s product on time, for the right price, and at the appropriate level of quality. Read more…
Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing is a methodology used to shorten cycle times, reduce inventory, improve quality, and instill continuous process improvement. Read more...
Scripted Flowchart Process™
The Scripted Flowchart Process, as developed by Doug Anton, is a documentation method for linking the traditionally used flowchart with a playscript technique to record the text. Read more…
Kaizen/ Continuous Improvement
A broad-based philosophy through which the expectations of internal and external customers can be met and exceeded by empowering process owners. Read more…
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
SPC is a tool to help companies study their operations so they can continually improve. SPC uses structured statistical analysis to determine and control variance in a process. Read more…
Setup Reduction
Reducing lead times and lot sizes requires a fundamental shift in how a company looks at setup, which is the time required to change over from one processing operation to another. Read more…
Total Preventive Maintenence
(Total Productive Maintenance, TPM) With lean manufacturing machine down-time becomes an intolerable situation, requiring a different approach to maintenance. Read more…