1. Daimler-Chrysler Layered Process Audits (DCX LPA)
Alberta Risner
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2. Goal Satisfy Daimler-Chrysler mandated LPA (Layered Process Audit)
Training of Managers and Supervisors
Satisfy Customer Specific Requirements and TS16949 requirements
Continual Improvement
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3. Continual Improvement
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4. Where are we now?
No Layered Process Audits (LPA) are currently being performed
Training has been started at SRAF (Today)
Input in Chrysler’s Powerway will begin when LPAs have started
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5. SRAF’s Training
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6. Training Training will be Painless Training will be Hands on
Training will encompass all management levels
Training will be completed
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7. Kinda Painless
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8. Past History No history on LPA
We’re creating the line in the proverbial sand.
Lessons Learned can and should apply
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9. SRAF’s Line in the Sand
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10. What are our choices 1. Not performing LPAs?
2. Pitch in and get it done
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11. The only Choice Pitch in and get it done and perform LPA as required.
Why No Choices ?
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12. Daimler-Chrysler Mandated
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13. Farmington Managers and Supervisors
Daimler Chrysler
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14. What is a Layered Process Audit? (LPA)
LPA is an ongoing system of process checks that verify proper methods, settings, operator craftsmanship, error proofing devices and other inputs are in place to ensure a defect free product.
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15. What is a Layered Process Audit (LPA)? Continued
LPA’s assure that defined methods and work instructions are utilized, problem solving solutions are held in place, and all process issues are identified and quickly corrected.
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16. What is a Layered Process Audit? continued
Two types of LPAs
Auditing the Process itself
Auditing the Error Proofing
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17. 1. Process Audit
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18. LPA – Process Audit
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19. LPA Process Audit continued
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20. 2. Error Proofing Audit
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22. How Long Will either LPA Take?
On average 15 minutes
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23. What do we need to perform a LPA?
A pen or pencil
A Checklist
Knowledge of the Process
(A sense of humor helps)
Commitment for success
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25. LPA Frequency Plan Plant Manager-once a week Area Managers-once a week
Production Supervisors-once a shift
This Proposed Frequency will:
Encourage Management Involvement
Establish Operator Feedback
Establishes Accountability
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26. Where do we start ? Recommended starting point:
At the highest point of risk.
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27. SRA LPA Audit Frequency and Structure
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