Improve Phase
Moving onto from the Analyse phase we now focus our attention on implementing the Improvements needed to complete the project.
The key improvements to be rolled out are detailed below..
1. Update to CPU system from the IT Department to allow Pre-Weigh work-step
start Batch B despite units from batch A being in process at Wet Weigh work-step,
thus removing previous CPU restrictions in relation to the two work-step rule which
insisted that two different batches must be at least two work-steps apart.
Flow chart for reference below
2. Balancing of Set up process between operators with the help of the CTL (Cell Team Lead)
will greatly reduce the set up/changeover time by an estimate saving of 13 mins.
NB. As work-step instructions had to be done in sequence, this is no longer the case.
This has now been amended and updated by the training department to allow for more flexibility between operators and CTL.
3. Engineering will now have a standardised system for cleaning nozzles and will only change the tubing when there is a change in formulation with an estimated saving of 7 mins.
Following these improvements initial indications show that the changeover time has been reduced.
We are now ready to progress to the Control Phase and begin the process of closing out this project.
The key improvements to be rolled out are detailed below..
1. Update to CPU system from the IT Department to allow Pre-Weigh work-step
start Batch B despite units from batch A being in process at Wet Weigh work-step,
thus removing previous CPU restrictions in relation to the two work-step rule which
insisted that two different batches must be at least two work-steps apart.
Flow chart for reference below
2. Balancing of Set up process between operators with the help of the CTL (Cell Team Lead)
will greatly reduce the set up/changeover time by an estimate saving of 13 mins.
NB. As work-step instructions had to be done in sequence, this is no longer the case.
This has now been amended and updated by the training department to allow for more flexibility between operators and CTL.
3. Engineering will now have a standardised system for cleaning nozzles and will only change the tubing when there is a change in formulation with an estimated saving of 7 mins.
Following these improvements initial indications show that the changeover time has been reduced.
We are now ready to progress to the Control Phase and begin the process of closing out this project.
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