Copyright © 2002 Published: April 2002 8.5x11 Soft Cover 284 Pages Table of Contents

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Although input protocols is the focal point, nevertheless the outline of QCP is presented as well as key backgrounds in proper training, ergonomics and maintenance is presented. If you what to develop a true quick change operation, start with this volume. If you what to make quick little changes and improve the physical aspects of changeovers start with Volume 3. If you what to make good machine decisions to improve the purchasing and physical aspects of changeovers start with Volume 4. If you what to change your company start with Volume 2.

Input Protocols are those measures and insight into the material and supply aspects to ensure an effective and efficient production process. The key areas to concentrate on are: the support and expertise of the supplier; the cleanliness and order of the supply organizations; the methods that the supplier employs to ensure his materials and supplies are within your specifications; the logistics in the distribution and storage of all materials for their and your production process and an internal supplier program of continuous improvement to root out inefficiencies, wastage and rework.

Input Protocols are integral but generally out of the direct control of the company. Only if the suppliers are pulled close to the company and become part of the infrastructure, then the company can ensure the level of control to sustain and maintain a production process producing quality products.

When analyzing input protocols one must not under-estimate the effect that suppliers can have on the performance of any production process from a cost, delivery, performance and quality standpoint.