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Presentation focused on continuous improvement, key practices, culture, and lessons learned at Energy Dynamics, a CNC machine shop in Rockford, IL. Topics include Lean Thinking, process control, statistical methods integration, and problem-solving standardization.
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Workforce Development Panel Presentation ENERGY DYNAMICS Sept 2012
ED - Located in Rockford, Illinois • Since 1980 • 26 employees • AS 9100 and ISO 9001 • CNC machine shop driven by Lean Thinking • RAEDC / RAAN • SEA • RRVTMA • TMA • Techworks
Process Overview • 2.2.1 Work Area Continuous Improvement Process • Work Area Continuous Improvement Process – • How is continuous improvement supported in all work areas? • How are improvement projects linked to work area goals? • How does the work area integrate continuous improvement into their daily operations? • How are problem-solving and corrective action methods standardized in all workgroup processes? • How are work areas and cells reviewed by senior management? • How are statistical methods integrated into the standard work for appropriate managed processes? • How are process control plans developed and implemented? • How are statistical methods reviewed and their application improved? 3
Our Key Practices • Company Dashboard/ Scoreboard • OTD, PPM, Turns, Sales / EE , plus financial ratios • Scrap Parts Flip Chart. Parts, operator, date , weekly review • Lead Operator training Lean, Disc Indra, Keyne link • Cell Communication Boards • Next Job, Days in Shop 4
Culture 5
Things We Did Right • Spent most of our time on culture • Four years so far • Let people have input • Communication eg Weekly update • Keep an open mind • Kicked me out of my office! • Now our training room! 7
Things We Learned • Did not act quick enough on people who were not going to get on the bus. • Even when you think it is so clear someone did not understand. Lego Moments. 8
Questions Thank you Patrick Bye President, Energy Dynamics 815-877-1410 patbye@energy-dynamics-inc.com www.energy-dynamics-inc.com 9