30 Day Action List Topic Lean Manufacturing & Classic Kaizen Summary The central point of communication for specific actionable items required to be completed in the next 30 days. Used to ensure the documentation of both problems and solutions while assigning responsibility to an individual. This log can be used to ensure that no improvements
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30 Day TPM Action Log Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary The central point of communication for specific actionable items required completed in the next 30 days. Used to ensure the documentation of both problems and solutions while assigning a responsibility to an individual through completion. This log can be used to ensure that no
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30 Day Action Log Topic 5S Summary The central point of communication for specific actionable items required completed in the next 30 days. Used to ensure the documentation of both problems and solutions while assigning responsibility to an individual. This log can be used to ensure that no improvements identified during the 5S program go
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5S Evaluation Review Form Topic 5S Summary Provides criteria, with examples, for auditing, evaluating, and benchmarking your shopfloor 5S program to provide an objective measurement for each element of 5S. The form is intended to be used for tracking the improvement of the area being 5S’ed over time. In addition, the form allows for the
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5S Map Topic 5S, Classic Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing Summary A map used to provide reference to how the workplace is currently laid out, listing types, and areas where improvements are located, and how they will change in the future. After classifying the items, analyze the document with a critical eye to solidify a strong lean
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5S Office Evaluation Review Topic 5S Summary Provides criteria, with examples, for auditing, evaluating, and benchmarking your office 5S program to provide an objective measurement for each element of 5S. The form is intended to be used for tracking the improvement of the area being 5S’ed over time. In addition, the form allows for the
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5S Sustainment Schedule Topic 5S Summary The 5S Sustainment schedule form is used to assign activities to be performed, frequency, and the person responsible for those activities. This form is utilized to ensure that 5S can be sustained in the area after implementation or until a permanent solution can be put into practice. Objectives A
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7 Wastes Observation Form Topic 7 Wastes, Overview of Lean, Lean Manufacturing, SMED Quick Changeover, Classic Kaizen Summary A Tool to be used to document, present, and analyze opportunities to eliminate waste in an area or department. This form is normally used during a workshop or a manager’s gemba walk. Objectives Observe, document, and classify
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Abnormality Assessment Form Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary Provides criteria, with examples, for auditing, evaluating, and benchmarking your TPM program to provide an objective measurement for each element of TPM. The form is intended to be used for tracking the improvement of the area being improved over time. In addition, the form allows for
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Autonomous Maintenance Form Topic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Summary Provides the information necessary to systemize the maintenance requirements of a machine or part of a machine so that the operators can autonomously maintain specific elements of a maintenance without needing other department support. Objective The objective of this use of our Autonomous Maintenance form is
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