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Post 4: A Deep Look into Productivity
Manufacturers in the past often measured productivity by the volume of product that went out the door. Today, productivity is typically gauged by waste and practices that eliminate waste.
During a PAA, three types of waste are considered: defects, transportation and waiting, and motion. All are primary elements in lean manufacturing.
Defects
Defects are any imperfections that require a product to be reworked or discarded. Fingerprints on glass, lint in a… Continue
During a PAA, three types of waste are considered: defects, transportation and waiting, and motion. All are primary elements in lean manufacturing.
Defects
Defects are any imperfections that require a product to be reworked or discarded. Fingerprints on glass, lint in a… Continue
Added by MoniqueB on December 24, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments
Part 3: Analyzing Cost Drivers Help Reach Productivity Goals
We’ve established a bit of the top line information that happens during the personal apparel assessment (PAA), now let’s move on to what’s assessed. During the PAA, the assessor will analyze seven key cost drivers to help the company reach its operational and productivity objectives. Examining these areas will help identify critical issues and pinpoint variables in the production process. The analysis will also help the assessor determine the best solutions to maximize worker… Continue
Added by MoniqueB on December 22, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments
Part 2: PAA Gets Up Close and Personal
We previously noted that personal apparel assessment can help companies maximize strengths and identify necessary improvements. Today, we’re discussing the “how.” A PAA generally includes the following phases:
-- Analysis—data is collected, opportunities validated and best practices identified;
-- Benchmarking—current operations are evaluated and base line measurements developed so results can be quantified;
-- Improvement—recommendations are made based on study results.… Continue
-- Analysis—data is collected, opportunities validated and best practices identified;
-- Benchmarking—current operations are evaluated and base line measurements developed so results can be quantified;
-- Improvement—recommendations are made based on study results.… Continue
Added by MoniqueB on December 20, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments
Part 1: Personal Apparel Assessment Helps Manufacturers Cut Costs in Unexpected Ways
Cutting costs and improving performance is complicated by the fact that companies within various industries face different challenges. Automotive manufacturers, for example, must reduce overall supply chain costs. Chemical processors must be able to compete with low-cost producers from developing countries who have entered markets typically considered traditional for the U.S., Japan and Europe.
Manufacturers across almost every industry face skyrocketing health care and insurance… Continue
Manufacturers across almost every industry face skyrocketing health care and insurance… Continue
Added by MoniqueB on December 18, 2008 at 5:42pm — No Comments
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