Why its important to implement
Large parts need dedicated storage to prevent workspace clutter and damage to reusable components. Proper labeling prevents mix-ups and part losses.
Designated storage area benefits
It is best to have a designated area to store these parts safely and away from the productive area.
Large parts labeling importance
All parts placed in this area should be well labelled to avoid possible mix up of parts and losses as a result.
Workshop clutter prevention
If parts are randomly placed around the workshop they will cause unnecessary clutter.
Large parts storage requirements
When larger parts are removed from the vehicle they may be too large to fit on the assigned parts trolley. If this is the case the parts should be stored in an area designated to these larger parts, but never in the work bay that the vehicle was disassembled in or randomly against walls in the workshop.
Undamaged parts preservation
Larger removed parts most often have undamaged parts that need to be removed and used again on them, if the larger parts are not stored safely these parts could be damaged.
Business Impact
Profit loss from damaged/lost parts, productivity decline from workspace clutter, extended key-to-key times, customer dissatisfaction from delays.
Profit
If parts on larger parts are lost or damaged the business will have to replace them at their own cost
Throughput, general, body productivity
If the workshop and work bays are cluttered with large parts randomly placed they will reduce the work area of the production area and technicians will have to work around these parts slowing down there efficiency
Key to key
If productivity and efficiency is affected the key to key will be affected
Customer satisfaction
Unnecessary damage caused by the business will cause customers to be unhappy and lose confidence in the business
Overall Business Impact
Profit is affected when parts on larger components are lost or damaged, requiring replacement at the business's own cost. Throughput, general, and body productivity suffer when workshops and work bays become cluttered with randomly placed large parts, reducing work area and forcing technicians to work around obstacles, slowing efficiency. Key to key times are extended when productivity and efficiency are compromised. Customer satisfaction decreases when unnecessary damage caused by poor storage practices leads to customer unhappiness and loss of confidence.
action steps
Set up designated large parts area, train proper placement/labeling procedures, establish Production Manager oversight and enforcement, ensure compliance.
Policy Enforcement
Strong internal warnings if policy not followed once established.
Management Oversight
Production Manager should check and enforce this process.
Large Parts Training
Implement and train process for placing all larger parts in the area and labelling them correctly.
Large Parts Infrastructure
Set up a designated large parts area.
Related tasks
Milestone:
12: Vehicle Stripping & Identification