Job Methods Challenge Sheet
Key Activity: Date:
UNDERSTAND - DEFINE | QUESTION | Ideas for a BETTER way: | |
Purpose: | WHAT is achieved? | WHY is it necessary? | WHAT also COULD be done? |
Place: | WHERE is it done? | WHY there? | WHERE else COULD it be done? |
Sequence: | WHEN is it done? | WHY then? | WHEN else COULD it be done? |
Person: | WHO should do it? | WHY that person? | WHO else COULD do it? |
Means: | HOW is it done? | WHY that way? | HOW else COULD it be done? |
Hints for improving methods:
Don’t reinvent the wheel Is/Is Not Is there an internal solution for this problem? Is there a similar internal process that does not have this snag? Is there an existing external solution for this problem? Safety Is this method the safest as well as the easiest? Does it conform to safety rules? Has proper safety equipment been provided to the operator? Does the operator understand all safety rules and precautions? Materials Can better, less expensive, or less scarce materials be used? * Can scrap or waste be reduced, or used for another job? * Have defects and scrap been reduced to a minimum? Are the material specifications entirely clear and definite? Machines Is bottleneck machine operating at maximum capacity? Is machine in good operating condition? Are they serviced regularly? Is this the best machine for the operation? Is the set up time optimized? | Layout Is there a minimum of back tracking? Are the number of handlings and distances traveled at a minimum? Are aisles wide enough and placed to optimize flow? Is space being used to advantage? Is everything in the convenient work area? Workplace Is everything in the proper work area? Can gravity feed hoppers or drop delivery chutes be used? Are both hands doing useful work? Has all hand holding of material been eliminated? (clamps or fixtures) Housekeeping Are working and storage areas are clean and orderly? Is junk taking up space that could be used for productive work? Do away with anything that is unnecessary. Are necessary things in proper place? See that good housekeeping reduces delays, waste and accidents. Flow Can you put processes in better sequence? Can you synchronize processes better? Can you balance work content better? Can you balance the demand pace better? | Product Design Would slight change of design or specification of product or equipment improve quality, save materials or time? Is the quality standard correct for this job? (correct tolerances and finish) Equipment and Tools Are suitable equipment and tools available? Have they been supplied to the operators? How about gauges, jigs and fixtures? Can holding devices be used? Can gravity aids help? Have equipment, tools and fixtures been properly positioned to permit effective work? Is other equipment available within the organization? Paper Work Could duplications of work be reduced? Can sorting, summarizing, recording, copying, checking, be reduced or simplified? Can the design of the form be improved? Standardization to reduce work? * Material utilization – for example, with sheet stock, using trimming pieces for another part. |
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