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While you are learning how to perform an internal audit of your own processes and procedures, here is the best tip that I have from the experience of having to do it.
Back up and flow out your processes in flow chart format in detail.
Audit the process to the flow chart in actual production to determine whether or not the process flows and operates as designed. Pay particular attention to how process operators are performing to the written instructions as to whether there are any variables that appear that were not accounted for in the initial set up of the "effective" process. Look for where tribal knowledge is filling the gaps if there are any. These are opportunities to strengthen the process with Best Known Practices if they are part of an effective process.
IMHO flowing out a process and monitoring the actual process in use shows one quickly how well it is working or not working and how well it is understood by the process operators. I have had processes that were completely out of control to the procedures and work instructions, but by Tribal Knowledge the process operators were successful.
Good luck with your project, I am sure that we all would like to here what your findings were.
Back up and flow out your processes in flow chart format in detail.
Audit the process to the flow chart in actual production to determine whether or not the process flows and operates as designed. Pay particular attention to how process operators are performing to the written instructions as to whether there are any variables that appear that were not accounted for in the initial set up of the "effective" process. Look for where tribal knowledge is filling the gaps if there are any. These are opportunities to strengthen the process with Best Known Practices if they are part of an effective process.
IMHO flowing out a process and monitoring the actual process in use shows one quickly how well it is working or not working and how well it is understood by the process operators. I have had processes that were completely out of control to the procedures and work instructions, but by Tribal Knowledge the process operators were successful.
Good luck with your project, I am sure that we all would like to here what your findings were.

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