Does anyone know where I can find information on Basic Problem Solving Techniques (BPST) Basically I need to explain how they are used and the context in which they might be used;

1. Flow or Process charts,
2. Tally Charts
3. Scatter Diagrams
4. Cause/effect Diagrams and Brainstorming

I'm also looking for information on WCM, and info on the following in the context of WCM;

1. Reduces lot sizes
2. Reduced Inventory Levels
3. Ensuring availability of equipment
4. developing Supplier/ Customer Partnership

Also(LOL) info on the 3 major inputs in an MRP system.

It's for an take home assignment, The net is allowed to be used for info but I'm having trouble finding information on it. So I was wondering if anyone here could help me, it would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone know where I can find information on Basic Problem Solving Techniques (BPST) Basically I need to explain how they are used and the context in which they might be used;

1. Flow or Process charts,
2. Tally Charts
3. Scatter Diagrams
4. Cause/effect Diagrams and Brainstorming

Hi MechEng and welcome to the Cove,

Take a look at this board - Common Quality Assurance Topics and Tools (http://elsmar.com/Forums/forumdisplay.php?f=5)

You can also try the search function, and go with the advance search. These topics have many discussion threads and generous folks have posted their examples.



I'm also looking for information on WCM, and info on the following in the context of WCM;

1. Reduces lot sizes
2. Reduced Inventory Levels
3. Ensuring availability of equipment
4. developing Supplier/ Customer Partnership

Before I comment on this one - what does WCM stand for?


Also(LOL) info on the 3 major inputs in an MRP system.

It's for an take home assignment, The net is allowed to be used for info but I'm having trouble finding information on it. So I was wondering if anyone here could help me, it would be greatly appreciated.

What do you consider to be the three major inputs in an MRP system?

Hi MechEng and welcome to the Cove,

Take a look at this board - Common Quality Assurance Topics and Tools (http://elsmar.com/Forums/forumdisplay.php?f=5)

You can also try the search function, and go with the advance search. These topics have many discussion threads and generous folks have posted their examples.





Before I comment on this one - what does WCM stand for?




What do you consider to be the three major inputs in an MRP system?Thanks for welcoming me, You can cal me Connor :)

Thanks for the links.. I'l check them out later when I get a change :)

WCM stand for World class manufacturing.

About the last question, I don't know..mainly because I missed some topics because I had to go into hospital for an operation.. just my luck I'd miss something on the exam..:rolleyes: I said it to the lecture and he told me to look it up online(as with the rest of the exam)

Before I comment on this one - what does WCM stand for?


As far as I know it means World Class Manufaturer

You can search with the key words TQM tools,

Here's a pretty comprehensive preview of the book: http://books.google.com/books?id=dQW5qAC2H_IC&dq=The+Quality+Toolbox+by+Nancy+R.+Tague&pg=PP1&ots=VWwVJFlh3o&sig=yg6dEzCekD_0ot_r5chektZORys&prev=http://www.google.com/search%3Fsourceid%3Dnavclient%26ie%3DUTF-8%26rls%3DRNWK,RNWK:2006-46,RNWK:en%26q%3DThe%2BQuality%2BToolbox%2Bby%2BNancy%2BR.%2BTague&sa=X&oi=print&ct=result&cd=1#PPA398,M1

Assuming the MRP system is set up and you're looking inputs to make it function I would hazard to say:

Forcast
Resource needs
Material lead times

are the parts of the equation you need in order to plan.

WCM stand for World class manufacturing.



Here is one thread about this subject

World Class Manufacturing - Model for Manufacturing Excellence (http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=6888)

Does anyone know where I can find information on Basic Problem Solving Techniques (BPST) Basically I need to explain how they are used and the context in which they might be used;

1. Flow or Process charts,
2. Tally Charts
3. Scatter Diagrams
4. Cause/effect Diagrams and Brainstorming



Do a search on the cove as already mentioned and look for "7 basic quality tools".




Also(LOL) info on the 3 major inputs in an MRP system.



1) Master Production Schedule - outlines the anticipated production activities
(both internal and extenal)

2) Bill of Material - listing of all the raw materials, component parts, subassemblies, and assemblies required to produce one unit of a specific finished product.

3) Inventory Record File - provides an account of how much inventory is already on hand or on order, and which should be subtracted from the material requirements. This is a "time period" and includes gross requirements, scheduled receipts, and expected amount on hand. It also includes details for each item, such as supplier, lead time, and lot size."

Wayne

Thanks for the replies guys, I will get to each one personally, trust me.

I'm just in the middle of doing other questions..

By the way.. Whats the advantage of carrying inventory?

By the way.. Whats the advantage of carrying inventory?


That depends, carrying inventory isn't necessarily a bad thing. Defining whether the presence of inventory is good or bad depends on asking yourself some questions:

1) Is it being carried because manufacturing is overproducing due to someone in the accounting screaming about overhead not absorbed? BAD

2) Is inventory present because a strategic decision has been made to maintain a certain level in order to be able to provide a desired level of customer service? GOOD (but should eventually be considered BAD if nothing is done to reduce the set levels)

3) From a traditional accounting standpoint, inventory is an asset and therefore reflects favorably on the balance sheet. :mg:

So the question should be about whether it is BAD or GOOD, but ask yourself why it is even there.

Wayne

That depends, carrying inventory isn't necessarily a bad thing. Defining whether the presence of inventory is good or bad depends on asking yourself some questions:

1) Is it being carried because manufacturing is overproducing due to someone in the accounting screaming about overhead not absorbed? BAD

2) Is inventory present because a strategic decision has been made to maintain a certain level in order to be able to provide a desired level of customer service? GOOD (but should eventually be considered BAD if nothing is done to reduce the set levels)

3) From a traditional accounting standpoint, inventory is an asset and therefore reflects favorably on the balance sheet. :mg:

So the question should be about whether it is BAD or GOOD, but ask yourself why it is even there.

Wayne
Thank you.. ;) So basically there is no real advantage only that if the company is carrying inventory then they need to shake up and cut itt out?

Thank you.. ;) So basically there is no real advantage only that if the company is carrying inventory then they need to shake up and cut itt out?
Ignore the above.. I've completed that question already :D

Thanks again guys.. It means alot to me :)