Post by markkw on Aug 2, 2011 10:10:40 GMT -5
10- Internal losses; all causes.
9- Production losses caused by on-time inventory mismanagement: Insufficient planning for environmental and/or transportation issues.
8- Outsourcing contract errors caused by failure to proof-read or provide complete detailed specifications.
7- Poor or non-existent skilled worker retention programs, issues associated with unionized employees.
6- Non-standard Metric: Inconsistent sizing and specifications depending on country/region which leads to component incompatibility.
5- Misapplication of "lean manufacturing" methods.
4- Implementing changes or new products without sufficient or credible market research or product testing.
3- Over-reliance on government and market data including changes or additions to regulations, buying/selling trends, market forcasts, ect.
2- Preventative maintenance: Losses of time or production caused by improperly maintained equipment.
1- Lack of customer service and/or insufficient product quality
9- Production losses caused by on-time inventory mismanagement: Insufficient planning for environmental and/or transportation issues.
8- Outsourcing contract errors caused by failure to proof-read or provide complete detailed specifications.
7- Poor or non-existent skilled worker retention programs, issues associated with unionized employees.
6- Non-standard Metric: Inconsistent sizing and specifications depending on country/region which leads to component incompatibility.
5- Misapplication of "lean manufacturing" methods.
4- Implementing changes or new products without sufficient or credible market research or product testing.
3- Over-reliance on government and market data including changes or additions to regulations, buying/selling trends, market forcasts, ect.
2- Preventative maintenance: Losses of time or production caused by improperly maintained equipment.
1- Lack of customer service and/or insufficient product quality
