TPM
P-M Analysis Basics
P dash M Analysis is a systematic Problem-Solving Philosophy for Chronic Losses. The term P-M Analysis comes from the following origin: P – Phenomena(non), Physical; M – Mechanism, Relationship (Machine, Man/Woman, Material, Method) When To Use P-M Analysis? Root Cause Analysis Two Types of Problem Solving Techniques Why is the 5-why Analysis effective?…
Read More »12-Step Kaizen Story
The Key Tool for Executing Continuous Improvement 12-Step Kaizen is a Better Defined CAP-Do Check Identify where the losses are Justify the subject selection by stratifying the data Understand the process and equipment Grasp the actual situation (Identify the Phenomenon) Establish the objective Establish a Work Plan Analyze Determine Root…
Read More »Japanese terminology for 5S is seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke
A program to reduce operational steps and improve the overall cleanliness of a work area making it safer and more productive. Step 1. Sort Removing from the workplace all items that are not needed for current production operations. Leaving only the bare essentials: Sort out what is really necessary and…
Read More »Key Recommendations for PM improvements – Case Study
The most important skill required of an operator is the ability to identify abnormalities and notice immediately when something is not quite right with the output quality or the equipment.
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4M Analysis Process: Root Cause Guide for Manufacturing
Learn how to use 4M Analysis to find manufacturing root causes across People, Machine, Method, and Material with diagrams, examples, and checklist.
