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Statistical Process Control (SPC): Three Types of Control Charts
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The three most common types of SPC control charts for variables data are the Xbar and Range (Xbar-R) chart, used…
What is ERP Software for Distributors & Wholesalers?
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ERP software for distributors and wholesalers is a single business system that runs inventory, purchasing, order entry, warehouse operations, pricing…
What’s a Certificate of Analysis and How Does It Help Me? | Quality Insight
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A certificate of analysis (CoA) is a document a manufacturer issues with a product lot to report the inspection and…
Hypothesis and Equivalence Testing
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Equivalence testing is a statistical method that concludes two groups are practically the same by showing the difference between them…
The Ultimate Guide to Traceability in Manufacturing
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Traceability in manufacturing is the ability to record the full content and process history of every part or batch, from…
What 2026 Carrier Peak Surcharges Mean for Your 3PL
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UPS and FedEx peak surcharges can quickly affect a 3PL’s cost-to-serve during the holidays. Learn which factors drive exposure and…
The differences between control limits and spec (specification) limits
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Control limits vs specification limits: specification limits are set by a customer or engineer and define the allowable spread of…
The difference between run charts and control charts
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Run chart vs control chart: a run chart is a single line plotting a value over time and shows trends.…
3 VeraCore Features Worth a Second Look Before Holiday Volume Hits
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Peak season doesn’t always require new technology. See how VeraCore’s existing kitting, rules-based automation, and reporting capabilities can help 3PLs…
5 Challenges That Make or Break New System Implementations
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ERP implementation challenges that make or break a new system are: active support from the top, clean data migration (garbage…