TPM Expert Systems

Exactly what do I mean by Expert System? How does it relate to Kobetsu Kaizen?

Expert System I refer to are compilation of problem solving documents that have been completed. The source of which is the Kobetsu Kaizen Pillar. We call it as such as the expert solution are documented and therefore perpetuated as anyone who are new in the area can study and learn from what the previous experts had done.

In the recent past before the advent of computer database, the expert system are compilations of the Kobetsu Kaizen documentation. These documentations comes either in the form of format Technical Paper or a pre-formatted OPLs (One Point Lessons) , or OCAPs (Out of Control Plans) which details the problem encountered and solutions or steps to take to resolve the problem. All these resides on hard copy controlled documents.

In the advent of sophisticated computer systems, the compilation are still of the same form but is now compiled into the computer for easy upload and download. It is also made easily accessible to facilitate trouble shooting.

Expert Systems therefore have gone through rigorous confirmation that Kobetsu Kaizen Steps provides.

If you want to install Expert Systems, you need to start first with Kobetsu Kaizen.

Should you need assistance , please feel free to contact me.

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How to Keep the Expertise Intact...

Most common problem of companies arises from people movement either internally or to outside companies. This phenomenon specially occurs during times when the economy of the world is good and jobs abound, It is simply because movements provides opportunities for better pay and position or level. Good for the people but not for the company specially for companies that requires special skills on a niche type of equipment. So how do we resolve this? How do we make sure we can have seamless transition between incoming new hires and those that leave the company? How do we keep the expertise intact and the production efficiencies on the continuous upward trend?

The solution is simple. Implement the TPM Improvement Pillar- Kobetsu Kaizen to the fullest. This is so because Kobetsu Kaizen is a system that will ensure the following: 1. Expertise is achieved through shared systematic activity, 2. Expert Solutions are tracked and documented, and 3. Expertise is fanned out.

When expertise is shared and is achieved through systematic means, then it can be repeatable, and thus no longer dependent on specific individuals. You can liken that to a "burger house" preparation for their french fries which follows certain parameters and sequence or system which is repeated in all their outlets. In Kobetsu Kaizen, on top of being systematic, an added important ingredient is the fact that the improvements are achieved through collaborative team efforts and not just by one individual which ensures that the expertise lies within the team and not on one singular person.

More importantly, in Kobetsu Kaizen, the Expert System is perpetuated through the systematic documentation of the improvement actions. Proforma sheets that documents the initial formation of the team to final fan out of the actions are used which ensures uniformity and repeatability as well as ease of access through computer based tracking.

The fan out to other equipment is also assured making the fan out of the expertise a given.

So , if your company is challenged with people movement which causes drain in the technical expertise , then you have the solution...Go for TPM-Kobetsu Kaizen....