Assignment 5
Joseph Bickson
CEO/Chairman
Industrial Engineering, Senior
[email protected]
eLearning Pack ID: IE673-Spring-2014-10-03
This is MY work nobody helped or advised
Introduction & Objectives
Applied Methodology Description
Main Body of Project
Part 1: RFID
- RFID Integration into CORA
- RFID Integration into PFRA
Part 2: Quality Audit
Panorama Navigational Map
Video Conferencing Session via FaceTime
Summary and further work needed
References
Social Networking
- Self Grade
- Appendix
Introduction & Objectives
The main objectives of this assignment are to describe the many ways that Bickson Technologies can use the RFID technology in its day to day operations. We absolutely need to track our tools and equipment. We also need to keep track of our pipes and valves and various other miscellaneous products that are necessary to accomplish our mission. We intended to apply RFID in our Component Oriented Analysis (CORA) and also we intended to use that technology in our Process Failure Risk Analysis (PFRA). We also want to use this Panorama Navigational Map in our processes. The next topic that is discussed in this assignment is quality audit in order to assure continuous improvement and quality performance. Video conferencing is another topic that we discussed in this assignment. It brings our partners and our design team a constant and dynamic communication route or widows if you prefer.
Applied Methodology and description
It is important for Bickson Technologies to understand the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and to how can we implement it in our daily operations. It facilitates control which is part of our TQM philosophy. The second aspect that we put a lot of time and energy on is auditing. We are consistent asking ourselves questions on how we can improve our processes, our services, and products. We cannot be complacent. The business that we are in very competitive; however it is not the main reason that we conduct those routine audits. We pride ourselves our delivering quality services to our customers. We also have a responsibility of making the planet we live in a better. We owe this to our clients and also the next generation. We use video conference in order to chat with our clients and also vendors around the world. We want to keep them updated in our technologies. We also want to hear about the innovative product that our vendors or suppliers or manufacturers are working. It also facilitates communication when we are doing concurrent engineering half way around the world.
Main Body of Project
Part 1: RFID
We first need to define and talk about mechanism of this technology and its function. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags behave like intelligent bar codes that remotely talk to a network system to each of our tools and parts that are in our storage system. If we need to verify the availability of some parts or tool we do need to physically send somebody in our warehouse to locate the parts or tools. We are going to have the capability of performing this task from the comfort our desk. Unlike the previous method it will not be time consuming. Our managers are going to be aware if any of our parts in the warehouse are in the field or their location in the warehouse. In other words the RFID tags allows us apply traceability in our processes which is in line with our TQM principle
Joseph Bickson
CEO/Chairman
Industrial Engineering, Senior
[email protected]
eLearning Pack ID: IE673-Spring-2014-10-03
This is MY work nobody helped or advised
Introduction & Objectives
Applied Methodology Description
Main Body of Project
Part 1: RFID
- RFID Integration into CORA
- RFID Integration into PFRA
Part 2: Quality Audit
Panorama Navigational Map
Video Conferencing Session via FaceTime
Summary and further work needed
References
Social Networking
- Self Grade
- Appendix
Introduction & Objectives
The main objectives of this assignment are to describe the many ways that Bickson Technologies can use the RFID technology in its day to day operations. We absolutely need to track our tools and equipment. We also need to keep track of our pipes and valves and various other miscellaneous products that are necessary to accomplish our mission. We intended to apply RFID in our Component Oriented Analysis (CORA) and also we intended to use that technology in our Process Failure Risk Analysis (PFRA). We also want to use this Panorama Navigational Map in our processes. The next topic that is discussed in this assignment is quality audit in order to assure continuous improvement and quality performance. Video conferencing is another topic that we discussed in this assignment. It brings our partners and our design team a constant and dynamic communication route or widows if you prefer.
Applied Methodology and description
It is important for Bickson Technologies to understand the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and to how can we implement it in our daily operations. It facilitates control which is part of our TQM philosophy. The second aspect that we put a lot of time and energy on is auditing. We are consistent asking ourselves questions on how we can improve our processes, our services, and products. We cannot be complacent. The business that we are in very competitive; however it is not the main reason that we conduct those routine audits. We pride ourselves our delivering quality services to our customers. We also have a responsibility of making the planet we live in a better. We owe this to our clients and also the next generation. We use video conference in order to chat with our clients and also vendors around the world. We want to keep them updated in our technologies. We also want to hear about the innovative product that our vendors or suppliers or manufacturers are working. It also facilitates communication when we are doing concurrent engineering half way around the world.
Main Body of Project
Part 1: RFID
We first need to define and talk about mechanism of this technology and its function. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags behave like intelligent bar codes that remotely talk to a network system to each of our tools and parts that are in our storage system. If we need to verify the availability of some parts or tool we do need to physically send somebody in our warehouse to locate the parts or tools. We are going to have the capability of performing this task from the comfort our desk. Unlike the previous method it will not be time consuming. Our managers are going to be aware if any of our parts in the warehouse are in the field or their location in the warehouse. In other words the RFID tags allows us apply traceability in our processes which is in line with our TQM principle
- RFID Integration
into CORA
It is important for the executives at Bickson Technologies to stay ahead of our completion. Most of them are still using bar code to track parts that they need. We know the business that we are in. every second matters; it is our responsibility to contain disaster and prevent them if possible. We need to know what is available in our warehouse. It could be critical in the time of need. That’s the reason why we have integrated the RFID tags in our Component Orientated Analysis (CORA). Based on that analysis, we are beating our competitors in term of ratings. |
- RFID Integration into PFRA
In our previous Process Failure Risk Analysis (PFRA), our Risk Priority Number (RPN) is very high when it comes to locating materials. It is a risk that we face. It is a possible that we cannot locate materials or part that we know that we already purchased. Our tools bits get worn out. It is necessary that we can locate rapidly the ones we have in stocks. If we cannot; it is going to be very difficult to do our process. It is unacceptable. That is one of the many reason that our executives have decided to implement RFID tags in our system. It allows us trace drill bits, parts, and materials that are critical to do our job. As our new PFRA shows that with the RFID our risk of losing materials is nonexistent. |
Part 2: Quality Audit
Bickson Technologies believes in continuously improving our processes, which is part of our TQM philosophy. That is the reason as a company we conduct rigorous and fun auditing process that will ensure a continuous level of quality throughout our processes. We want to systematically work on processes in order to have a performance advantage over our competitors. We want our firm as a whole to better each and every day. The second gain that we have from continuously improving our processes is alignment of improvement activities at all levels. We also want to be flexible. When new opportunity arrives we must be able to react quickly. We offer training and free seminars in order to improve our employee which is our assets. We set goals that we want to establish and also continuously work with our vendors and suppliers in order to have the best materials possible. We also acknowledge improvement and award them if need be.
Our Principle behind our Quality Audit
There are government agencies like OSHA and FERC that sets standards on how our business should operate. However; those standards are low. We want to elevate our standards while keeping our cost low and our profit high. What we are trying to control is our processes our maintaining our pipelines across the globe. We want to help the environment. There are hazardous materials that are flowing through those pipes we want to keep from spilling; great maintenance will guaranteed they do not.
Our procedure covers all aspect of work. We cover all moving parts of our process. From valves through pipes quality, we audit everything. We hired consultants in valves and pipes. We conduct multiple independent stress analysis to make sure that the pipes are up the challenge that will put them through. We make sure that they are durable. In our valves we make sure we have proper casing. We also test them regularly. We hire expert to conduct studies on if we are testing them enough. Our procedures are standardized; we communicate them to our employee. Program them in our robots.
Audit Issues
Panorama Navigational Map
The panorama navigational map technology developed by Dr. Ranky and his brother is a valuable device for the auditing team at Bickson Technologies. It allows team leaders to break down the procedures and also have a frame by frame account of our processes. This tool is visual; it allows the auditing team see what is wrong and what needs to be improved.
Video Conferencing Session via FaceTime
In comparison to a face-to-face visit, versus VC, what is the estimated carbon footprint saving to the environment? How did you calculate this result? (Hint: search the web, there are some really useful carbon footprint calculators for free!)
That method reduces travel cost and also reduces travel time compare to face to face visit
Bickson Technologies believes in continuously improving our processes, which is part of our TQM philosophy. That is the reason as a company we conduct rigorous and fun auditing process that will ensure a continuous level of quality throughout our processes. We want to systematically work on processes in order to have a performance advantage over our competitors. We want our firm as a whole to better each and every day. The second gain that we have from continuously improving our processes is alignment of improvement activities at all levels. We also want to be flexible. When new opportunity arrives we must be able to react quickly. We offer training and free seminars in order to improve our employee which is our assets. We set goals that we want to establish and also continuously work with our vendors and suppliers in order to have the best materials possible. We also acknowledge improvement and award them if need be.
Our Principle behind our Quality Audit
There are government agencies like OSHA and FERC that sets standards on how our business should operate. However; those standards are low. We want to elevate our standards while keeping our cost low and our profit high. What we are trying to control is our processes our maintaining our pipelines across the globe. We want to help the environment. There are hazardous materials that are flowing through those pipes we want to keep from spilling; great maintenance will guaranteed they do not.
Our procedure covers all aspect of work. We cover all moving parts of our process. From valves through pipes quality, we audit everything. We hired consultants in valves and pipes. We conduct multiple independent stress analysis to make sure that the pipes are up the challenge that will put them through. We make sure that they are durable. In our valves we make sure we have proper casing. We also test them regularly. We hire expert to conduct studies on if we are testing them enough. Our procedures are standardized; we communicate them to our employee. Program them in our robots.
Audit Issues
- Who should be audited
Every process is subject to our audit. Our entire department including our finance department is no exception. As a company we want to be better as whole. Our procurement process is auditing. Our engineering department is audited. Our construction department is subject to audit. - Why should we audit?
Audit will improve our process which is part of TQM philosophy that we are preaching on a daily basis. - What type of audit should be conducted?
Our audit is focus on quality management and processes. We want to put a great service out there to our clients - WHAT should be the depth and scope of these audits?
We want to turnover every rock and look under every lift. Every aspect of our business is subject to improvement. Our goal is improve even at a micro level. - WHEN should the audit take place?
Our audit is conducted formally by management and also informally by team leader. They occur on a daily basis after work, during the week end. We are constantly open to feedback. We want everybody to participate. - WHO will perform the audit?
Our audit is conducted formally by management and also informally by team leader. - IS the audit schedule prepared?
Management is responsible to set up schedule audit. We have open meeting that is required at for team leaders and their team on a weekly basis.
Panorama Navigational Map
The panorama navigational map technology developed by Dr. Ranky and his brother is a valuable device for the auditing team at Bickson Technologies. It allows team leaders to break down the procedures and also have a frame by frame account of our processes. This tool is visual; it allows the auditing team see what is wrong and what needs to be improved.
Video Conferencing Session via FaceTime
- What
was the purpose of the video-conferencing session?
In comparison to a face-to-face visit, versus VC, what is the estimated carbon footprint saving to the environment? How did you calculate this result? (Hint: search the web, there are some really useful carbon footprint calculators for free!)
That method reduces travel cost and also reduces travel time compare to face to face visit
Video Conferencing Session via FaceTime
- What was the purposed?
The purpose of the video-conferencing session is to have a face to face conversation between people that are responsible for our quality services - What software was used?
I would have used Facebook because it is very popular - What was discussed
- How do you like this
video-conferencing approach for collaborative problem solving?
it is sustainable and green - What were the main challenges?
The main challenge is that is someone is oversea they might have difficulty connecting. The audio lags from time to time and so is the video - What worked well?
That method reduces travel cost and also reduces travel time compare to face to face visit
In this assignment we have managed to introduce the RFID tags in our storage system. It has significantly to improve our ability to trace our assets. We have managed to secure a higher rating than our competitor in our previous CORA while reducing the amount of risk in our previous PFRA. We have also used video conferencing session that not only greatly reduces our carbon footprint but also reduces our travel cost. We will continuously improve our process.
References
Ranky P.G. PhD, IE 673 Total Quality Management Spring 2014 eLearning Packet 2014-63-26
Ranky, P.G.: A Case-based Introduction to Total Quality Management and the International Quality Standards,
I would give myself a C BECAUSE I AM MISSING 3-4 PRINT SCREEN OF ME VIDEO CONFERENCING WITH A STUDENT, also I am missing recent social networking.