OperationalPlaybook
Practical templates and guides for the manufacturing floor
Editable spreadsheets, print-ready checklists, and no-fluff how-to guides for supervisors, quality engineers, and lean teams. Built to be used on the floor, not filed in a binder.
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20+ ready-to-use templates and complete toolkits in the catalog.
Free calculators
Quality math, done in the browser: no add-ins, no license, no signup. Paste your data and get the answer with the working shown.
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Cpk vs Ppk Calculator
Paste your measurement data and get Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk side by side, with a plain-English read on the gap between them.
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DPMO to Sigma Level Converter
Turn defect counts into DPMO, sigma level, yield, and equivalent Cpk. Runs forward from counts or backward from a sigma level.
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Gage R&R Calculator
The quick average and range method with the AIAG acceptance bands: EV, AV, GRR, PV, TV, and %GRR from your reading grid.
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From the catalog
Browse the full catalog →Complete, editable systems: each one includes the templates, the workbook, and the rollout guidance to run it as a habit, not a one-off.
Step-by-step guides
Walkthroughs of the methods we get asked about most. Each one is a complete, run-it-this-week guide with a free reference you can grab at the end.
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How to Make a Value Stream Map: A Step-by-Step Guide for Lean Teams
A clear, practical guide to making your first value stream map, including the symbols, the data boxes that matter, how to calculate lead time versus process time, and where to find waste. Free template inside.
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How to Do an FMEA: A Step-by-Step Guide for Manufacturing Teams
A practical, no-fluff walkthrough of how to do an FMEA, including severity, occurrence, and detection scoring, RPN, and how to actually close the high-risk items. Free template inside.
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How to Run a SQDIP Tier Meeting: A Daily Huddle Script That Works
A practical guide to running a SQDIP tier meeting, including what each letter tracks, a minute-by-minute huddle script, and the board mistakes that quietly kill the habit. Free template inside.
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