Improving Production Outcomes Through Cross-crew Synthesis
Often, in a 24x7 production environment, the shift-to-shift outcomes and yield, as well as overall operations effectiveness (OOE) or overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), depends on the leadership skills of a particular foreman, or the collective skills and strengths of a single crew. This presentation details a case study that presents a how-to for analyzing and identifying unique crew strengths in a core production process. Business owners and production leaders can learn how to synthesize and build a cross-crew, enterprise-wide set of best practices and ways of working for the core production functions. The outcomes of such of such an effort provide discrete and intangible benefits. Such an effort can produce: Increased Safety and Operational Effectiveness, Equipment/Production Runability Innovations, Increased Consistency and Cross-Crew Production Predictability, Increased Cross-Crew Communication and Back-Up Role Support, Positive goal sharing and trouble-shooting interactions between crews, Deeper and more meaningful interactions between management and production staff.
Sharon McCollick - Strong Point Strategy, LLC
How to Ensure Long-term Lean Manufacturing System Success
Sadly, most organizations’ venture into initiating and applying a lean manufacturing system (LMS) fail within five years of implementation. LMS principles require commitment and structure to ensure success. This talk will discuss why some organizations fail with their LMS initiatives and how to avoid those failures and ensure long-term success within your organization.
Joseph Mazzeo - Integrated Lean and Quality Solutions LLC