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Focused Improvement Project Selection Matrix
In the Selection Phase, potential projects are identified. Nominations can come from various sources, including associates and customers. To avoid sub-optimization, potential projects have to be evaluated in order to select the one(s) that is of significant importance to the organization and its performance. The organization’s Strategic Plan can provide…
Read More »Lessons Learnt as a communication tool
Another great tool to create short but meaningful communication is Lessons Learnt. It can be used to communicate Safety, Quality or Productivity issues to all Team Members. Goal is to explain what happened and how to avoid it from happening in the future. Lessons Learnt Principles applied are to: Take…
Read More »Manufacturing Skill Matrix Implementation Guide
Learn how to implement a manufacturing skill matrix for operators, training gaps, cross-training, certification levels, ownership, and daily management.
Read More »Troubleshooting packaging and processing equipment
One of the important tasks of Maintenance crew is quickly return equipment back to production after breakdown happens, so minor won’t become major one. Although analyzing breakdown and implementing countermeasures are necessary steps to improve OEE but also to have the best skill set to troubleshoot and repair is essential to…
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