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The core steps of first pass rate control
1. Establish clear processes and standards
Definition of 'first pass': Identify which steps require FPY calculation (such as critical processes, final inspection).
Standardized operations: Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational consistency.
Clear inspection standards: Inspection standards must be clear, quantifiable, and avoid subjective judgments.
2. Data collection and monitoring
Real time recording: Record the "input quantity", "qualified quantity", "unqualified quantity", "rework quantity", and "scrap quantity" at each key process or inspection point.
Automated data collection: Utilizing MES (Manufacturing Execution System), SCADA, or barcode systems to automatically collect data, improving accuracy and timeliness.
Visual Kanban: Set up FPY Kanban in the workshop to display the FPY of each process/production line in real time, enhancing transparency.
3. Analysis and Root Cause Investigation
Trend analysis: Draw an FPY trend chart to identify time points of decline or fluctuation.
Hierarchical analysis:
By product model: Which model has lower FPY?
By production line/team: Which production line or team performs poorly?
By time period: Does FPY decrease during shift change or startup?
By defect type: What is the most common defect?
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): For areas with low FPY, use tools such as 5 Why, fishbone diagram, FMEA, etc. to identify the root cause (human, machine, material, method, environment, measurement).
4. Develop and implement improvement measures
Targeted improvement: Take measures based on RCA results, such as:
Person: Strengthen training and skill certification.
Machine: equipment maintenance, parameter optimization, error prevention device (Poka Yoke).
Material: Strengthen incoming material inspection and supplier management.
Method: Revise SOP and optimize process flow.
Environment: Improve the working environment (temperature, humidity, lighting).
Testing: Calibrate inspection equipment, optimize inspection methods.
Small scale pilot: Conduct small-scale verification before comprehensive promotion.
5. Effectiveness verification and standardization
Tracking FPY changes: After implementing measures, continuously monitor FPY to confirm if it has improved and stabilized.
Solidify results: Incorporate effective improvement measures into SOPs, training materials, or equipment settings to prevent problem recurrence.
6. Establish a closed-loop management mechanism
Include FPY as a fixed topic in daily management meetings (such as morning and weekly meetings).
Set FPY target values and link them to team performance.
Regularly conduct management reviews to review FPY performance and improvement projects.
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