Awareness revolution is the first stage towards succefully
implementing programs or techniques for world class manufacturing.
Often this stage involves a formal training and eduction and
developing infrastructures and supports to suplement
the programs or activities.
A major aspect of awareness revolution is to convey and let employees understand the major differences between the following pair of concepts or thinkings:
Waste vs. Value Added.
The magic relation among profit, price, and cost.
Major Misconceptions about JIT Production.
Top Ten Resistances (Excuses) for Change (Improvement).
Motion (Move) vs. Work.
Superficial vs. Real Improvement.
Operation vs. Process Improvement.
Superficial vs. Real Efficiency.
Individual vs. Team Efficiency.
Save Energy vs. Reduce People.
Machine's Utilization vs. Availability Rate.
Commitment vs. Supporting.
Mail your comments to: Dr. Chao-Hsien Chu chu@ist.psu.edu.