Process Problem Solving A Guide for Maintenance and Operations Teams

To run a successful manufacturing operation, your employees must strive to eliminate equipment and production-related losses. However, most shop floor workers don't have the necessary skills to perform the problem-solving tasks that accomplish this goal. They must be trained in the proper methods for logically and systematically discovering the root causes of a situation. Based on the firsthand experiences of author Bob Sproull, Process Problem Solving: A Guide for Maintenance and Operations Teams presents a precise methodology for understanding problems in a manufacturing environment. The book begins by introducing various problem-solving tools, including fish diagrams, tree diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, and flow diagrams. Using real-world examples and in-depth analysis, Sproull takes you through a systematic and thorough discussion of each tool. The central tool in Process Problem Solving is the Problem Analysis Flow (PAF) chart. Containing ten major sections, it combines many of the tools discussed at the beginning of the book. According to the author, the PAF chart is the most through and comprehensive problem-solving tool. It creates a systematic method for understanding and solving the root causes of problems. Process Problem Solving is filled with Sproull's "Problem Solving Truths." These are ideas the author wants to highlight, so the reader retains important pieces of information. Finally, Process Problem Solving follows a "learn and do" approach. The end of each chapter asks the reader to talk about what they have learned. This interactive approach helps readers retain and understand the material. With this informative book, shop floor workers get the training they needto understand the root causes of manufacturing problems.Sproull, Robert is the author of 'Process Problem Solving A Guide for Maintenance and Operations Teams' with ISBN 9781563272448 and ISBN 156327244X.