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Saving money by optimizing your dosing / weighing system

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Photo: Pictures of Money – “State of the Economy” by Flickr

In the previous article we have seen the advantages of using the ℮-sign. The costs can be reduced compared to a dosing system without the ℮-sign, the minimum quantity. This doesn’t mean that there can’t be a cost reduction, when the minimum quantity system is used. Continue reading “Saving money by optimizing your dosing / weighing system”

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An explanation of the estimated quantity sign (℮) for the weight or the volume

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Example of a product with an e-sign

A system that is widely used in the European food industry is that of the estimated quantity (℮). This sign has nothing to do with the “E” used to indicate additives. The small ℮ appears next to the indication of the weight or volume (in g or kg, ml, or L).

Why ℮? Continue reading “An explanation of the estimated quantity sign (℮) for the weight or the volume”

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A complaint? Take this opportunity!

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A complaint is an opportunity, a chance. That’s what’s often stated. Normally we are happy with an opportunity. But, are we really happy when we receive a complaint? Continue reading “A complaint? Take this opportunity!”

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How to liberate time for continuous improvement?

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The quality manager is often missing time to work on continuous improvement. The daily tasks require a constant attention. Quality touches the whole organisation, making that you are always in great demand. Continue reading “How to liberate time for continuous improvement?”

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My reasons to help you to improve your quality management system

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Gerard Heerkens – Quality Consultant

Often people ask me why I started working as a quality consultant. A beautiful question to which I can always answer with pleasure: Continue reading “My reasons to help you to improve your quality management system”