Identifying variables that influence manufac turing product quality

N the article a risk analysis of the production process of selected products in a plant producing votive candles was conducted . T he Pareto - Lorenz diagram and FMEA method were used which indicated the most important areas affecting the prod uction of selected elements of can dles. T he synthesis of intangible factors affecting production in the audited company was also carried out with particular emphasis on the operation of the production system. The factors determining the validity of studies was examined, describing the principle of BOST 14 Toyota management. T he most important areas of the company were identified, positively affecting the production process.