5S Audit Checklist and Report
Randomly scheduled audits for compliance are essential to sustain a 5S environment. Frequency of audit dependent on “traffic”, “risk”, demonstrated compliance (sustaining efforts, past audits), etc.
Application of FMEA for Root Cause Analysis
Failure Mode(s) and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is one of the most effective analytic tools…
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OPL – One Point Lesson Template – Free Download
One Point Lesson is a tool to convey information. Designed to enhance knowledge and…
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Lean
What is Error-Proofing or Poka-Yoke
A strategy of implementing “fail-safe mechanisms” to prevent a process from producing defects.A timeless common-sense concept that was more recently popularized by Japanese industrial engineer Shigeo Shingo. Error-proofing is a philosophy whereby it is unacceptable to make even a very small number of defects or mistakes, and the only way…
Improve Phase. Identify The Vital Xs And Implementable Solutions
To make certain that you are heading down the right path, you should determine whether the Xs you have identified (vital Xs) as being in need of improvement are critical elements or operating parameters.
Introduction to the Toyota Production System (TPS)
Brief history of Manufacturing 1980’s OPEC oil embargo drives up fuel prices, Japan imports small cars with increased fuel mileage. How we learned about TPS Quality of cars – but not right awayPilgrimages – Hayes, Wheelwright, ClarkJoint ventures – Nummi-Geo…Japanese NA operations-Georgetown, KYJapanese sages- Ohno, Shingo, MondenAmerican translation – “Lean”,…
Japanese terminology for 5S is seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke
A program to reduce operational steps and improve the overall cleanliness of a work area making it safer and more productive. Step 1. Sort Removing from the workplace all items that are not needed for current production operations. Leaving only the bare essentials: Sort out what is really necessary and…
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Control Charts
Once the improvements have been implemented, the team needs to ensure that the project…
Control Plan – Monitoring system
Objectives What are control plans and what is the purpose of control plansWhat does…
Cpk vs. Ppk? What Is The Difference and Why It Is Important
Cpk: Process Capability Index. Adjustment of Process Capability (Cp) for the effect of non-centered…
Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Cycle – DMAIC
Master the DMAIC methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) at the core of the…
Application of FMEA for Root Cause Analysis
Failure Mode(s) and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is one of the most effective analytic tools…
Training Process Guides. Train the Trainer
Steps to create Virtual Employee Onboarding Program.
Improve Phase. Identify The Vital Xs And Implementable Solutions
To make certain that you are heading down the right path, you should determine…
Chapter 6. Planned (Effective) Maintenance. Part 3
4.4 Standardization of Maintenance Activities 4.5 Creating and Managing Maintenance Budgets 4.6 Keeping and…
