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  1. maxbreizh

    Discrete Manufacturing

    Composite Geek - I disagree with what you say, There is no luck in Lean ! Lean alignment always fail when top management think their job is to direct others. Lean alignment alwasy succed when top management think their job is to support. Everywhere you will see Lean alignment, you will hear...
  2. maxbreizh

    Discrete Manufacturing

    I meant orders in the Y-axis and allthe sub assemblies in the X-axis: Order # . Part # . Promised date. Set out date. Sub assembly 1. sub assembly 2. etc .....
  3. maxbreizh

    Discrete Manufacturing

    Hi Orlorob - Thanks for the feedback ! Appreciated. I've been reading some of the other comments after your post March 30th - it all looks too difficult for your environment. The theory of constraint would really only work in an environment with repetitive tasks... The best approach for the...
  4. maxbreizh

    Will Discipline Help?

    ...and I agree that it happens a lot that the customer wanted it yesterday... it happens all the time where I work... and customer's king as we say ! It's in my company less than 10% - which probably matches the industry average from what I have seem in forums and discussion with other folks...
  5. maxbreizh

    Will Discipline Help?

    Nick, You will not make me believe that the 47% delays are all due to the customer.... that is why I recommended root cause analysis -) Max.
  6. maxbreizh

    Will Discipline Help?

    mrmrec, I just noticed your message about OTD... 53%. What are the 47% missing due to? 100% is you absolute result - There are 47% missing...? Use the 80/20 rule and start root cause the big chunk creating the delays. (by the way, this means 47% of customers potentially unhappy with your...
  7. maxbreizh

    Discrete Manufacturing

    Thank you Rhodie for the good stuff! Lean manufacturing does not mean only what you mention Orlorob - There are a multitude of little tools that Lean will bring. For example Poka-Yoke (or mistake proofing); say for instance that you have a shelf full of binders and you want to organize them in...
  8. maxbreizh

    Will Discipline Help?

    mrmrec, My advice would be to establish KPI (Key Performance Indicators) that would demonstrate that all of the items that you mentioned as non-discipline related do actually affect quality and productivity. OTD (on time delivery) mentioned by JoeMoss is one KPI. Quality first time right is...
  9. maxbreizh

    Automated machine downtime

    Griffy, What is you makes perfect sense to me. The purpose of the software is not to determine how good the operators are at running their machines. I trust them at doing their job perfectly well, if not the issue is training and not punishment. I'm 200% behind what you say. The main reason...
  10. maxbreizh

    Automated machine downtime

    Bugnut, Thanks. I went to the GE website and I looked at the product offered, particularly: "Proficy Shop Floor SPC - a complete statistical process control solution for the collection, monitoring and analysis of plant floor quality data" I am worried that this is too powerful a system...
  11. maxbreizh

    Automated machine downtime

    Thanks Steve for your post, Where/ How can I get more information about your system? Can you be my contact for that or should I use the web link on your website? I need a quote for this system, installed in our premises. Thanks! Max Breizh
  12. maxbreizh

    Automated machine downtime

    Ofohique, It's high volume if you like because they could process 1000 piece orders. I'm running KANBAN on Kaizen cells and I need the data to determine the causes for cycle failures. Well, the data is very useful for many reasons... cycle times, unplanned maintenance ratios, process...
  13. maxbreizh

    Drill Bit Fabrication?

    Jbriagas, You can check this website: http://www.nql.com/manual.html They make and repair drill bits. Also, you can search DPI (Diamond Product International): http://www.hydrocarbononline.com/storefronts/diamondproducts.html Finally, you can check on the American Petroleum Institute...
  14. maxbreizh

    Time standards for fastener assembly?

    Coming to think twice about it, since you don't produce them yet (misread your message...). Griffy is right, the best approach is probably the manufacturer ; be cautious however! Manufacturers have a tendancy to exaggerate their time studies to make a better sell... Maxbreizh
  15. maxbreizh

    Time standards for fastener assembly?

    Avster, What you may have to do is to conduct - say 10 - observations. First is to make a list of each successive task and the estimated time that it takes. You can use excel to do that. Then you observe a well trained employee (with their supervisor preferrably) and make sure that all the...
  16. maxbreizh

    Automated machine downtime

    Thanks Griffy, it's a good idea - I'll try. I've also found these guys from a different forum: http://www.enetdnc.com/ Exactly what I was looking for. If you have a look, let me know if you are aware of any similar company. Thanks again, Maxbreizh.
  17. maxbreizh

    Automated machine downtime

    I am trying to determine the machine run time (10 CNC machines total). We manufacture tool joints (drill pipes). Currently a main server downloads programmes to each machine, corresponding ot the part to make. Each part takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Each time has a start cycle button...
  18. maxbreizh

    What is "API" thread?

    API stands for American Petroleum Institute (API). API has been developing standards for the industry since 1924. Originally, standards were developed to assure that equipment was compatible. For example, a standard was developed so that the threads on the end of a section of pipe would match up...

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