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Design of Experiments
Design of experiment: used to select product characteristics and process parameters to obtain desired product and process performance.
Read More »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 areJustify the subject selection by stratifying the dataUnderstand the process and equipmentGrasp the actual situation (Identify the Phenomenon)Establish the objectiveEstablish a Work Plan Analyze Determine Root Cause Plan Propose Countermeasures…
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…
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