Improving the Effectiveness of Visual Inspection

Overview

Human visual inspection is the most common method to confirm the quality of work, whether in manufacturing or service industries. Yet it is very common to assume not much can be done about the generally low reliability of visual inspection – to err is human!

For people interested in improving visual inspection practice, few resources have been available – until now. The course “Improving the Effectiveness of Visual Inspection” provides you with the information needed to understand the factors of influence on the human task of visual inspection, permitting true quality engineering of this critical operation. The course is based on Ted Schorn’s 2018 book of the same name (provided with the course) that summarizes the research into visual inspection through hands-on learning and interaction with the author.

Ted Schorn, Enkei America Inc.

Ted Schorn is currently responsible for quality and technology for Enkei America’s North American operations as Vice President. He has worked in the field of quality over 35 years, spanning automotive, aerospace and medical markets. Ted also operates his own consulting firm, Schorn Consulting, LLC which provides training, management consulting and expert witness services. Ted’s areas of special expertise include quality management, wheel design and engineering, foundry safety and visual inspection. He has degrees in Physics and Mathematics and is the author of two books: Understanding the Wheel Fastening System on Trailers (RVIA/NATM) and Improving the Effectiveness of Visual Inspection (AFS). Ted is frequently called on to speak on both technical and management topics and has authored over 40 technical articles. Ted was awarded the Scientific Merit Award by AFS, was the 2005 Hoyt Memorial Lecturer and has been the recipient of the Ray Witt Management Paper Award three times. He served on the AFS board of directors 2011 – 2015, chaired the Division Council and the Engineering Division, serving on the Quality Systems committee over 25 years. Ted serves as President of the Lean Network, Inc. an association of Honda suppliers.