Scoreboarding for continuous improvement in extrusion processes

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Scoreboards are excellent tools for driving and tracking continuous improvement in extrusion process. This paper details how a scoreboard program was established and used effectively to leverage opportunities for error-proof (poka-yoke) manufacturing, cost reduction in scrap, capital equipment upgrades, methods improvements and shop floor data and information accuracy.

Description

Scoreboards are excellent tools for driving and tracking continuous improvement in extrusion process. This paper details how a scoreboard program was established and used effectively to leverage opportunities for error-proof (poka-yoke) manufacturing, cost reduction in scrap, capital equipment upgrades, methods improvements and shop floor data and information accuracy.

Additional information

Author(s)

Lawrence J. Caldwell, Markel Corp., USA

Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI 71st Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA USA. Paper published in Wire Journal International, June 2002, pg. 79.

Year

2001