Is Training needed when New Sizes are added to an Existing Product?

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jbdominguez

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We make prosthetic breast forms for women who have had a mastectomy. Do we need to do training when we add additional sizes to existing product? 2 documents will change in 2 of the 4 depts that are involved in the production.
 
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Re: Training needed when sizes added?

Training is performed as one method of achieving competence. So, to answer your question with a question. Does the change in size affect the competence of incumbent workers? If it does, then you will need to train (or take other action) to ensure the competence is achieved. If the workers will still be competent, then training will not be necessary.

Changing the documents because of the new sizes may require some form of communication, or even training, on the document changes.
 
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jbdominguez

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Re: Training needed when sizes added?

We currently make the product in sizes 1-8. We are adding sizes 9 & 10. It is my belief that it does not change their competance. We do need to communicate that the product now comes in 2 additional sizes. Does that communication need to be documented?
 

somashekar

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Re: Training needed when sizes added?

We currently make the product in sizes 1-8. We are adding sizes 9 & 10. It is my belief that it does not change their competance. We do need to communicate that the product now comes in 2 additional sizes. Does that communication need to be documented?
Well, I see that as an important change and a progressive one too. This change could perhaps effect many other processes, like the packaging, product informations, updations required within an ERP if you work under one, additions to any toolings or moulds, or other identification requirements, Finished goods storage requirements .... (think of any more)
When I identify many such, I begin to see the importance and hence need to document and train the suitable persons who manages all those important functions.
Training need not always be taken as a formal day sitting. Any small piece of information that is planned and delivered so as to create awareness, understanding, and ability to further plan one's tasks suitably and effectively with the new piece of information learnt could be a training.
And records of education, training, skills, and experience needs to be maintained......
 
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Ajit Basrur

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Re: Training needed when sizes added?

We currently make the product in sizes 1-8. We are adding sizes 9 & 10. It is my belief that it does not change their competance. We do need to communicate that the product now comes in 2 additional sizes. Does that communication need to be documented?
Remember that TRAINING is an important to ensure you stay compliant with your quality systems, improve employee participation, reduce customer complaints and so on.

In the example you cited, I would definitely document the communication.

In fact, in my organization, we inform all the newcomers on the products that we manufacture and the customers whom we serve :)
 
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