Analysis and Improvement of the Foreman's Work Methods
[ 1 ] Instytut Technologii Materiałów, Wydział Inżynierii Mechanicznej, Politechnika Poznańska | [ P ] employee
2022
chapter in monograph / paper
english
- Standardization of work
- Ishikawa diagram
- 5Why analysis
EN The article presents the analysis and actions taken to improve work as a foreman. The literature part introduces the concepts of introducing improvements, methods and tools used in production management (work standardization) and quality management (5Why, Ishikawa diagram). The research methodology based on the analysis of activities performed by foremen, in particular, focus was on additional activities that do not bring added value. The analysis used the timing method. An assessment of the reliability in collecting information required in formal duties was also carried out. The 5Why analysis and the Ishikawa diagram were performed in order to indicate the root causes of the need for additional activities by foremen. Proposed actions were aimed at eliminating the sources of the problems and after it the foremen’s work was analyzed again in order to check the effects of the improvements.
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