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Step 4 - Improve Process Flow Part 1
6 Lessons-
StartLesson-01 Introduction to Improve Process Flow Part 1
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StartLesson-02 How Does Process Flow Influence Lead Time?
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StartLesson-03 Using Travel Diagrams to Improve Flow
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StartLesson-04 Can Workstation Design Improve Process Flow?
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StartLesson-05 Understanding Cellular Manufacturing Layouts
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StartLesson-06 Understand How Ergonomics Improves Productivity
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Step 4 - Improve Process Flow Additional Learning Resources
1 Lesson-
StartAdditional Learning Resources
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Improve Process Flow
Step 4 - Remove Bottlenecks
Course Summary
What is Process Flow?
Process flow is the continuous movement of items through an entire production system without interference. When process flow is being restricted items will begin to back up at certain points in the operations, this is called a “constraint” or “bottleneck”. Too many constraints will cause the production system to begin to slow down, and this will increase lead times. This means it will take longer for a business to deliver finished products to their customers.
How can a business improve Process Flow?
There are several ways that a business can improve process flow:
1. Identify the constraints in a production process
2. Determine the root cause of the constraints
3. Find solutions to eliminate the root cause of the constraints
4. Test the solutions to determine if they work
What changes will be required to improve Process Flow?
Once the root causes of the constraints are identified the solution could require some changes in the production process. It might require a total re-design of the equipment, methods and layout of the work area. Employees would need to be re-trained to understand the improvements. It would also require a process to be monitored on a regular basis to track and trend its performance over time.
Course Curriculum
Christopher Turner
After working for almost 40 years in the continuous improvement field with clients around the world, I am sharing my personal knowledge and hands-on experience through these cost-effective and self-paced online training courses with any person, group or organization that wants to learn how to improve their business processes.
