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Time loss that results from sporadic (unscheduled) plant stoppage where plant or equipment ceases to function as specified. The failure can be classified into two types, one is the function-stoppage type and the other is the function deterioration type. The function-stoppage type failure is the one that occurs unexpectedly, while…

Activity Board Objectives Visual representation of our goals, activities, and results. A consistent method of communication. Through the construction and presentation of an Activity Board, Teams’ understanding of content is reinforced. Activity Boards are training material. Components Show Team Vision, Methodology, Pictures, Names, Roles, Goals, Results, Safety Message, Team Learnings.…

Learn what F-tags are, how defect and safety tags work in Lean manufacturing, and how teams use tagging to capture abnormalities, assign owners, and close actions.

The full process described here: 12 Step Kaizen Story Step # Step Explanation Form Name 1 Identify The Situation 1) Charter Team 2) Collect the available Data 3) Classify The Losses Step 1 – Team Charter 2 Justify The Situation 1) Stratify The Losses 2) Select the Subject 3) Verify…