Would having a NCR system in place be the best way to track rework costs?

Any other ideas would be much appreciated.

Thoughts please

Thanks in advance

Depends on what works for you.

We issue NCRs when we have to scrap parts or we need to obtain a "use as is" disposition.

We track rework with a special labor code on our labor reporting.

Would having a NCR system in place be the best way to track rework costs?

Any other ideas would be much appreciated.

Thoughts please

Thanks in advance

Any part of ours that needs rework has a tag on it which besides stating what needs to be done, has a time sheet on the back where the responsible for the rework writes down the time and resources utilized. This is sumed up at the end of the month and used as a KPI for Production.

Any part of ours that needs rework has a tag on it which besides stating what needs to be done, has a time sheet on the back where the responsible for the rework writes down the time and resources utilized. This is sumed up at the end of the month and used as a KPI for Production.
We do the same thing. Our rework instructions are written on the Nonconforming Product Tag and it has spaces for rework hours and resources to be listed and also a space for reinspection sign off.

When nonconforming product is scrap, I have the "Work Order Cost Report" printed out so I can calculate how much labor and materials had been invested in the product.

I compile the costs for rework and scrap into a monthly KPI report.

It can work.

If you use it to track the kinds of rework, then you can Pareto the problems and decide which to attack based on cost in personnel time, machine time and materials, and also frequency.

It is definitely one of the valuable tools to identify rework costs.

Thanks for the replys.

Out of intrest Cari, what size is your Nonconforming Product Tag?

Thanks for the replys.

Out of intrest Cari, what size is your Nonconforming Product Tag?

Hi, Tom -

Here's an example (front and back of the tag) - a ballscrew that was sent in for repair - it slides a table for an assembly machine - not a precision application. Our rework instructions are generally short and sweet for ballscrew repairs and remanufactures. For example, if a lube hole on a remanufactured ballnut was in the wrong location our rework instruction would be "plug weld, remill".

If rework instructions need to be more detailed then we'll attach a drawing or examples or whatever is needed.