At some point in most any Lean philosophy journey, many kaizen teams get stuck and are unable to move forward. These challenges arise because as waste is eliminated from processes. New, previously unseen layers of inefficiency are discovered. At this point, a call is often made to a consultant or other internal expert asking ‘What […]
Operators + Maintenance personnel + Management = SUCCESS of the TPM system Operators and repairers participate in the TPM, who together ensure an increase in the reliability of the equipment. Since operators are constantly near the equipment, they are the first to determine extraneous noise or vibration of the engines, the uncharacteristic creaking
Identification, causes, consequences, and elimination of wastes Wastes are unnecessary actions, processes, materials, time, or premises, not increasing the value of products and customer satisfaction. Lean production distinguishes seven types of wastes: 1. Overproduction wastes: 1. Production of products that are not needed, in excess Number. 2. Untimely production of products. Reasons occurrence of wastes caused
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What do we mean by mistake proofing? As the very name implies: It refers to the application of tools, devices, pictures or other ideas to a process or product to make it impossible or difficult to make a mistake in that process or process. It is mostly believed that this is the only way to
16 Losses of TPM ( Total Productive maintenance) / Types of Wastes can reduce productivity and efficiency in production system. In the system productive maintenance of equipment with the participation of all personnel. (Total Productive Maintenance – TPM) specialists of the Japan Association of Manufacturing Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance (JIPM) allocate 16 Losses of
Equipment downtime can reduce the productivity and efficiency of any manufacturing sector, as well as have a significant economic impact. Whenever equipment fails, there are delays in production, loss of revenue, and increased costs due to repairs and maintenance. As a result, the brand loses its reputation due to non-delivery on time, and price hikes.
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Zero Equipment Failure | As I have been visiting different production areas, I have often seen that the production areas fail from all sides just because of equipment failure. As it becomes difficult to survive in the market, the quality of the product is not what it seems, etc. And it is natural that equipment
Either you want to develop new products or wish to expand the production lines, for that it is very important to understand your available equipment can take a load of the extra processes? You need a more equipment that performs extra tasks? Or you can be reliable on present equipment? OK! But how to determine
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The Control of testing equipment refers to the process of ensuring that test equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and operated to produce accurate and consistent results. The goal of test equipment control is to ensure that the equipment provides reliable and accurate results. That the manufactured products meet the required quality and safety standards. All
lZero fault management of equipment is a management tool to maintain zero faults in equipment through maintenance, operations, and special training of equipment. In these processes, managers are constantly striving to minimize equipment damage, avoid equipment malfunctions during operation, and maximize economic benefits. Primarily over time some parts of the equipment lose their original accuracy
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