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Focused Improvement Training. CAP-Do and the 16 Major Losses
The packer was equipped with 12 obsolete pneumatic control valves...
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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”,…
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Lubrication
PM Element 5. LUBRICATION PLAN Step 1 Identify the component that needs to be lubricated. Step 2 Determine the right type of lubricant. Step 3 Determine the right method and tools to perform lubrication. Step 4 Determine the right frequency. Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly. Step 5 Identify if downtime is necessary…
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.
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