- A thorough implementation of a 5S programme with targets
and goals.
To implement 5S's requires strong leadership of supervisory
personnel, and cooperation of all employees, especially in
the area of establishing an autonomous control system.
- Review of control systems.
To create a visual control system, a Tool List for Visual
Control needs to be created. Examples of the tools needed
include methods of part storage, material locations, parts
and products etc. Most of these tools can be introduced
without affecting the control systems in current use.
Tools such as production control boards may require a
revue of the current methods of daily scheduling so that it
is used efficiently and visually.
- Revaluate layout
To facilitate as smooth a work flow as possible, it may be
necessary to review plant layout and storage methods.
This will aid control implementation.
- Inventory Levels
For a visual control system to be effective in identifying
abnormalities, levels of inventory need to be controlled.
Problems or defects can remain undiscovered if inventory
levels allow for problems to be pushed aside, rather than
demand attention.
- Controls must be used fastidiously.
The meticulous implementation of controls is most important.
For example, production figures or lost time occurences must
always be entered onto the control sheets at the prescribed
time, or problems will develop.
To avoid this happening, the rules should be part of the training
and made available to all employees.
- Control Responses.
A visual control system is of no use if the controls are not
responded to. Respond to problems and abnormalities, and
respond quickly.
- Training.
Provide the training, tools and time.
