http://managementguides.com www.managementguides.com Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:57:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After identifying the value stream for a product, the focus is on avoiding batch and queue between different steps in the process flow. You must ensure that the next downstream operation has: only what is needed just when it is needed in the exact amount needed Enabling flow without interruption, detours, backflows, ... http://managementguides.com/one-piece-flow/ OEE = Availability * Performance * Quality Availability % of scheduled time that equipment is available to produce products causes of lower availability: equipment failure, breakdowns, setup, adjustments Performance actual rate of production as a % of design or ideal rate causes of lower performance: minor stopping, idling, reduced speed Quality % of good products out of the ... http://managementguides.com/oee-overall-equipment-effectiveness/ Project Management Templates and Tools Templates for Project Managers to help you Initiate, Plan, Execute and Close projects while managing staff, customers, suppliers, change, risk, issues and quality. The Project Management Kit includes more than 50 Word and Excel documents with over 300 pages of helpful hints, real-life examples, charts and tables. ... http://managementguides.com/project-management-templates-and-tools/ Subscribe to the Free Management Ecourse, and in a few minutes, you will receive an email with the first lesson and the download link to the Total Productive Maintenance Powerpoint Presentation (38 slides). Weekly Subjects 5S Introduction 5S Seiri 5S Seiton 5S Seiso 5S Seiketsu 5S Shitsuke Processes and Equipment Business Process Fundamentals Process Flowcharts Process Mapping Introduction to Statistical Process Control Process ... http://managementguides.com/free-tpm-presentation/ Visual Management Systems are systems that enable anyone to immediately assess the current status of an operation or process at a glance, regardless of their knowledge of the process. Elements of visual management are visual displays: relate information and data to employees in the area. Examples are charts, procedures, metrics and process ... http://managementguides.com/visual-management/ Establish the need for change Assess your company define product groupings and current processes specify value identify the value stream (current and future state map) Educate at all levels Support the learning of the lean tools and methods Implement the lean tools and methods organize the workplace (5S) improve plant layout for flow manufacturing reduce lot sizes, setup times, lead ... http://managementguides.com/lean-manufacturing-implementation-steps/ CMMS Definition Computerized Maintenance Management System: computer replaces manual systems Basic Modules Asset register documentation equipment data management multi-level hierarchical filing system Work order management History file required for feedback maintenance of work preparations reporting Spare parts inventory control Optional modules Budget analysis Invoice / ordering control Condition Based Maintenance Manager Failure analysis Trends Internet-enabled bringing information and training to the shop floor transferring analysis data to ... http://managementguides.com/cmms/ Value In lean manufacturing, the value of a product is defined solely by the customer. Value-adding activities transform the product closer to what the customer wants, non value-adding activities don’t create customer value. Anything that is not value-adding is defined as waste. Value Stream The value stream is an end-to-end collection of processes that create ... http://managementguides.com/value-stream-mapping/ Reliability: the probability that equipment will not fail  in a given time period. Maintenance: Any activity carried out on an asset in order to - ensure that the asset continues to perform its intended functions - repair the asset Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM): a methodology used to determine the right maintenance tasks, to ensure ... http://managementguides.com/rcm-reliability-centered-maintenance-definitions/ Features of the Online Supplier Evaluation Tool You can evaluate your suppliers or vendors online There are 20 supplier evaluation criteria You can give a weight to each of the supplier criteria You can give a score for each of the supplier criteria A total score will be calculated, and the result of the supplier ... http://managementguides.com/online-supplier-evaluation-tool/