Improving Production Efficiency: Debrief and Changes for Rounds 1-3
The debrief and changes implemented over three rounds of production optimization, focusing on areas such as inspection processes, line balancing, communication, and meeting customer demand. Strategies like implementing Quality at the Source and Kanban systems were explored to enhance production efficiency.
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Round 1 Debrief - PM What worked? Go/no-go gauge in inspection FIFO in inspection? What didn t work? Line balancing Inspection bottleneck Only one stamp Idle time in stamping in curing Communication between inspection an production Not meeting customer demand
Changes for Round 2 Consider the following: Factory Layout Put tables in a line, eliminate WIP locations Eliminate bubba? Re-assign to real work! Other? Point of Use Storage (POUS) Batches? Store paper at folding Line Balancing How many folders do we need? 3? 4? Flexing work Split fold 2 into 2 operations Combine stamping and oven Training for stamping Poke-Yoke, Quality at the Source Sail height Stamp location (centering)
Round 2 Debrief - PM What worked? Quality at the source Less inventory Line balancing Better communication What didn t work? Batching
Changes for Round 3 Consider the following: Factory Layout Pull System, Kanban Pacemaker process? Shipping Kanban size? Continuous Flow and Supermarkets Poke-Yoke, Quality at the Source
Round 3 Debrief - PM What worked? What didn t work? Areas for improvement?