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Another great tool to create short but meaningful communication is Lessons Learnt. It can be used to communicate Safety, Quality or Productivity issues to all Team Members. Goal is to explain what happened and how to avoid it from happening in the future. Lessons Learnt Principles applied are to: Take…

Skill Matrix Flow Describe the Skill Matrix Identify the Actual Skill Level Stages for Skill Level. Skill Levels and Proficiency Actions to Implement the Skill Matrix Define the Skill Matrix (Skill, Level and Target) Define the Training Schedule Communicate the Skill Matrix Managers Team Supervisors Team Line Operators and Mechanics Training…

One of the important tasks of Maintenance crew is quickly return equipment back to production after breakdown happens, so minor won’t become major one. Although analyzing breakdown and implementing countermeasures are necessary steps to improve OEE but also to have the best skill set to troubleshoot and repair is essential to…

When equipment breaks down it is necessary to find root cause of the problem. Let’s review five main causes. Forced Deterioration These breakdowns are caused by: Lack of Cleaning (accumulation of Dirt and Dust);Lack of Inspection (e.g. loose nuts, bolts, etc);Lack of Lubrication. Lack of Basic Conditions (CIL) ! What…