Correct methods, once developed can be Videoed and a library of “Best Practice” built up covering all the major operations within your organisation. This means that operators are all using the same method to do the job, with the obvious spin off on quality and cost savings and training time.
Once implemented the following vital functions become easy-
- Accurate measurement of Performance and Efficiency
- Operator Training
- Ticket Printing
- Production Targets
- Incentive schemes
- Production Planning
- Line Balancing
- Appraisal of Capital Investment
- Standardised methods promoting better quality
The implementation of PRO-SMV must have complete management involvement it is not simply a software system - it is a management tool to be controlled and implemented in the correct manner. Training should include all levels of personnel from the shop floor to the boardroom, and Quality control personnel must help to ensure that the method allows proper Q/C levels to be achieved in the time produced.
Methods Workshop (MW) as an organisation -
- MW consists of highly experienced personnel who ensure that analysts are properly trained to implement and maintain the system.
- MW has been installing systems of this type for many years.
- PRO-SMV training courses are of the highest quality and can be tailored to meet local/individual requirements.
- MW has developed additional systems that compliment PRO-SMV to maximise Productivity improvement.
PRO-SMV
- Is easy to learn
- Existing staff will have no difficulty in operating the system in the shortest possible time.
- Software is “state of the art” Multi user, Windows, written inDelphi.
- Conventional techniques are time consuming use rating techniques and assume the method being used is the most effective – which is rarely the case.
- Much easier to use than Time Study, and the software is designed to make data entry simple and quick.
- Is being constantly developed, and the future development plan is exciting and ongoing.
- You can develop and improve the work-study department quickly and easily, and if analysts leave, it is a simple matter to train new people.
- Analysts can come from the sewing floor a good machinist can become a good analyst in a short time. This has big advantages in Work-study costs and machinists are in a great position to show operators how to perform new methods.
Training
Analysts are required to attend a 5 day theoretical training course at the end of this there is an examination, this must be passed before the next stage of training is commenced, the further training consist of our consultant’s working with the analysts on the shop floor for a further week or two, at the end of this period the student must be able to analyse a videoed operation to prove that they have the ability to do the job to our satisfaction, on the successful completion of this then the analysts will be certificated and considered competent to use the system properly
In Summary
“There can be no management without measurement” your success depends very highly on your ability to produce efficiently this can be greatly helped by having standard times you trust and know are accurate.
Pro-SMV
- Promotes Efficiency and Consistency
- Optimises Investment in Training
- Encourages Best Method
- Evaluation of Capital Equipment
- Controlled Management Information
- Effective Scheduling, Delivery
- Promotes superior quality through optimised method consistency
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