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DMAIC – Measure – Stakeholder Analysis
Definition of Stakeholder Any individual or group can either influence or might be affected by the project. Their support is key to the success of the project. Some examples of key stakeholders: CustomersOperations ManagementHourly and staffSuppliers and end-usersRegulatory Body A stakeholder can offer both support and resistance: Technical or functional…
Read More »Process Capability Analysis
Defect per unit or DPU, is the average number of defects observed in a population sample. Calculated by dividing the total number of observed defects by the total number of units in the sample: DPU=(Total number of defects)/(Total units) Defects per opportunity (opportunity must be a real number, so it won’t…
Read More »Bearing failures – Root Cause Analysis and countermeasures
When a bearing is used under ideal conditions, it will only be damaged by rolling fatigue. Damage due to rolling fatigue may occur very early, however. If damage is found on a bearing, it is important to examine the phenomenon properly and identify the causes, even if the damage is…
Read More »Predictive Maintenance – Priority Criteria and Flow
After establishing successful Preventative Maintenance program, an element of predictive maintenance needs to be considered. Before starting to gather data to analyze it, priority criteria must be developed so appropriate steps will be taken to either correct defects or continue monitoring and plan future repairs. Example of Priority Criteria –…
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