Observation Worksheet: Pull System

Key Point

Observations

Pull Systems

(Replenishment based on

consumption)

Pull Signals

(Type used & why)

Inventory Levels

(Stock, WIP, banks)

Stock Dates

(FIFO vs. FISH)

Distance Traveled

(Part, WIP,conveyor lengths)

Small Lot Production

(Minimum material quantity

and flow)

Containerization

(Quality part presented to

operator)

Supplier Involvement

(External of process or

obvious boundary)

Leveling

(Smooth flow vs. too much / little

work, equipment, facilities, people)

Notes:

This is a worksheet for evaluating pull status and opportunities in the target worksite, use the key points as thought starters.

	The. Deming PDCA Cycle	QMS Implementation	FMEA Information	APQP Information
Auditing Information	8-D Problem Solving	Statistics	Error Proofing (Poka Yoke)	Brainstorming
Identifying Waste	Pull Systems	Lead Time Reduction	Planned Maintenance	Quick Setup
Discovering Change	Process Capability - Cp vs. Cpk	Histogram. Animation	Process Loop Animation	Taguchi Loss Function
		Fishbone / Cause and Effects Animation