Level 1
Level 1 is intended to be a quick success. The efficiency of existing
tools and processes will be improved without adding new ones. In
other words, you’ll get more out of what you currently have.
The first step in Level 1 is to assess your tools and environment.
We usually find several dozen current activities that can be improved,
automated, or eliminated.
Things we look at:
Configuration Settings
Intelligent Drawing Formats
Highly Automated Drawing Templates
Start Parts and Parameter Definition Process
User Defined Features
Standard Modeling Practices
Useful Layer Conventions (and tools to update existing models)
Sheet Metal Standards
Forms and Punches
Standard Parts Library
Workstation and Network Performance
Database Backups
Documented Standard Practices
Training Assessment
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Product Data Management (PDM) Performance
Impact
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Elimination or reduction of non-value added activities |
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Increased individual productivity |
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Work will be finished faster |
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Quality will increase |
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More time will be spent adding value to the product
through engineering |
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Individual morale will increase |
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Expected time to payback is measured
in weeks |
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