Process downtime reduction : how to minimize waste from breakdowns, set-ups, supply chain issues, and staffing constraints /: how to minimize waste from breakdowns, set-ups, supply chain issues, and staffing constraints. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Michael R. Beauregard.
• Authors: Beauregard, Michael R
• Contents: List of Figures Foreword Preface About the Author 1. Introduction - "Your Order is Going to be Late" Downtime = Lost In-Process Downtime Delays Built Into the Cycle Poorly Programmed Tool Paths Getting the Process Ready/Time to Reach Steady State Machine Speed is Slowed Down Loading/Unloading the Process Walking Extra Operations, such as a second rinse Operator Needed to Start the Process Scrap Excessive Recycle/Rework Loops Assembly Line or Cell Start-Up and Shutdown Conveyance Issues Unbalanced Operations Summary 5. No One to Run It Automation Dealing with Breaks, Lunchtime, Shift Change, and Meetings Dealing with Downtime Due to Meetings/Projects Dealing with Quality Checks Covering for Absences/People Scheduling Issues Absenteeism for Sickness/Health Attendance Metrics/Attendance Policy Poor Safety Culture Change Summary 6. Supply Chain Problems – "For Want of a Nail…" Getting Product to the Line Poor Planning Supplier Problems Unreliable Shipping Companies Inconsistent Customer Orders Waste Disposal Summary 7. Managing the Effort How Much Downtime Do We Have? Identifying the Vital Few Attack the Downtime Monitor Downtime Going Forward Keep Learning Glossary of Acronyms Glossary of Terms
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: New York : Productivity Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (152 pages), illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 658.5; Production management; Waste minimization
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000959222
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