Logesh

Stop-the-line philosophy Production/ Assembly Line Personnel Responsibility & Authority: > Production/ Assembly - [Actual Work Competence] > Line Inspection/ Defect detection - [Additional competence] > Defect correction/Rework - Just In Time (JIT) - [Additional Competence] In a continuous Production/ Assembly line Process: 1. Start 2. Assembly/Production - Activity 3. Inspection/ Self Conforming to the requirement 4. If any defect identified on the course? A.) Yes: Is it possible to rework? a.) Yes: Rework Carried Out (JIT - Just In Time) b.) No: Mark defective, rework not possible & move out of the production/assembly line. B.) No: Continue/ Go to Step 2 5..... Pros: 1. Single personnel performing multiple activity at a time. i.e.) Assemble/Production, Inspection, Fixing Defects 2. Authorized to taking decision on the defective - Move out of the line, which can't be reworked. 2. Time saving 3. No separate personnel required for Inspection/ Defect Fixing 4. Cost effective Planning for Stop-the-line philosophy 1. Training - To impart competence of Assembly/Production, Inspection, Fixing Defects to a single personnel in production/Assembly line 2. Provide Authority to take decisions 3. Enforce JIT for correction/ rework of parts/ products 4. Trail Run 5. Evaluate the effectiveness, post trail 6. Measure the competence 7. Identify the gaps in competence & bridge the gaps. 8. Recognize & reward the employee.

Had a wonderful training. Trainer is very wonderfully competent. Shared all his knowledge and experience. Mostly the interaction and quiz was most memorable which will help a lot. Logesh, Manager QMS, Aquity Solutions India Pvt Ltd