Recognizing the problem is a key step in adapting effective and efficient manufacturing practices. Organizations must consistently look for inefficiencies that impact the throughput.
Identifying the root cause of underlying issues can be difficult in a busy faculty. However, a root cause manufacturing analysis could prove extraordinarily beneficial for learning whether your operation is committed to the desired lean approach. This is especially true if your facility is experiencing higher-than-expected material loss levels.
Material loss is an obvious nonconformity that can be expensive. Taking a scientific approach to resolve the problems can help find permanent effective solutions. Here are a few tips to make the root cause analysis more intuitive and easier.
#1- Document All Potential Root Causes Comprehensively
The first step is to identify the problem in simple and explainable language terms. For instance, why orders aren’t picking up, why order sizes are varying regardless of the same process being used for each customer and the reasons behind shipments not being established within timeframes.
Then define the extent of material losses and set fresh goals to fix the material loss problem. Sometimes the issue doesn’t stem from a single nonconformance, so it’s important to determine why the problems occurred. It will help you analyze several issues, such as lack of accountability, poor training, and sub-par material handling equipment.
#2- Make Use of The OPDCA Cycle
It’s widely common in the industry to use an OPDCA cycle—Observe, Plan, Do, Check, and Act. Once the problems and goals are defined, try collecting as much data as possible in the observation phase. Then move on to the planning phase, where you can find simple solutions for moving closer to the realistic objectives you set earlier.
Now is the time to implement the solutions. It could mean refining your personnel training, purchasing better equipment for material or heavy load handling, and establishing better material loss reporting and monitoring processes.
The last two stages of the OPDCA cycle include checking and collecting information to evaluate whether the implemented solutions successfully address the root cause of the inefficiency.
Whatever the results, try making additional improvements to the solutions to move closer to your set goals. This fairly simple framework for evaluating inefficiencies allows the team to find robust solutions rather than creating temporary fixes for major issues.
#3- Efficient Manufacturing Starts with Quality Material Handling Equipment
Chances are you’ll find various issues that were contributing to a single problem when your root cause analysis is completed. You need to prioritize the solutions effectively to efficiently meet your objectives.
Even if the problem was identified as an equipment-related issue, a return on investment is guaranteed when you partner with the experts at Hovair Systems.
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