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E. Operators & Mechanics will focus on reducing the time, tasks, and frequency listed on the Lubrication standards for both groups.  Maintenance Lubrications will be evaluated to see if they can be transferred to operators. This not only allows mechanics to have more time for value added activities (Rebuilds, FI’s…

Achieving Higher Levels of RELIABILITY and MAINTAINABILITY Maintain the restored state of equipment achieved through Steps 0-4 and Document Results of reduction in cleaning time; Further raise the reliability, maintainability, and quality of equipment; Develop and implement “Theory of Operation” manuals for each piece of equipment; Improve the efficiency of…

The purpose of this procedure is to define the steps to do a 4M Analysis of a system or subsystem. The goal of this 4M Analysis Procedure is to reduce losses in the factory by using the Equipment Attributes as a guideline to achieve this end. Focused Improvement training can be…

The pillars that support Toyota Production System (TPS) are Jidoka and Just-in-Time. The foundation of TPS is Standardization. Using standards helps removing gaps between what does happen and what should happen. Standardization let us organize in a way that is observable, repeatable, measurable, and that can be improved. Creating Standard…