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  1. AuburnIE

    What operations ACTUALLY REQUIRE work instructions?!

    Just a question concerning using the operators to draft the WIs. When did they find/make the time to do it? Or, did you provide them with a time line of when you needed it completed? It would be helpful if I could suggest a time to get them done, so they won't default to doing it on overtime...
  2. AuburnIE

    What operations ACTUALLY REQUIRE work instructions?!

    I really do like the idea of using the assemblers/operators to draft the work instructions. You will involve them and at the same time create ownership and accountability. That is definitely a twist on "traditional" manufacturing philosophy. Good tip! Also, the operator that assisted with...
  3. AuburnIE

    What operations ACTUALLY REQUIRE work instructions?!

    Okay, MadMango, I think we are thinking along the same lines here. So, basically if there are some quality check points or "critical" specifications involved, a work instruction would be useful. But, if it is just an assembly process (attaching parts with screws, etc), we should not use a work...
  4. AuburnIE

    What operations ACTUALLY REQUIRE work instructions?!

    We have implemented a detailed product development process that requires work instructions for practically every operation/assembly. However, I need to know what manufacturing operations actually REQUIRE work instructions realistically. For example, in my opinion, most simple assembly...
  5. AuburnIE

    Quantifying Results & Improvements

    We are in the process of converting our plant and processes to lean manufacturing. We have Kaizen events and other initiatives going on simultaneously. I am having problems quantifying some of the results. Management wants financial benefits to the bottom line. But, some of the improvements...
  6. AuburnIE

    Method for Tracking and Auditing Time Studies

    Griffy, Thanks so much for your help. Of course I have Maynard's IE handbook. I don't see how any IE could live without it. It has some very valuable information in there of which I definitely use. I will get help with the software to be sure it does what I expect. So, it seems like I am...
  7. AuburnIE

    Method for Tracking and Auditing Time Studies

    Since this task is somewhat overwhelming, does anyone have any suggestions as to where to start? You are talking about so many standards and operations.
  8. AuburnIE

    Method for Tracking and Auditing Time Studies

    Griffy, That is very similar to what we do here. We have about 4 different systems for maintaining the standards, which include the e-files, spreadsheets, etc. I want to find something that would integrate all of those. Have you heard of EaseWorks? It is suppose to accomplish this. Do you...
  9. AuburnIE

    Method for Tracking and Auditing Time Studies

    What software are you all using to track and manage your standards?
  10. AuburnIE

    Method for Tracking and Auditing Time Studies

    PSE, thanks for your response. So, are you visually reviewing all of the standards annually for variances and the ones that you find you audit? Is that correct? Also, do you all use a software package to maintain and track your standards? We are a fabrication and assembly plant, so there are...
  11. AuburnIE

    Method for Tracking and Auditing Time Studies

    I am interested in methods for tracking and auditing time studies. There are thousands of time studies here, which after some time need to be audited for accuracy. I would like to know how some of you track and audit your time studies. And what triggers the audit? Is it based on a...

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