POUSPoint Of Use Storage

Agenda

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AGENDA

» Introduction and definition

Agenda |

» Why / Benefits» Examples» When to Use, Not to Use» How to Implement» Summary / Q&A

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Introduction

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Introduction | POUS part of CI

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Introduction | Definition

POUS Defined…….

» POUS is the principle of placing “stuff” needed in the course of performing an operation within easy access of the operator

» Such as….» Raw Materials» Tools» Information» Instructions

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Introduction | Definition

POUS, Sneak Peak…….

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Why / Benefits?

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Introduction | Definition

Why? …….

» POUS compliments many other Lean Principles…..

» 5S

» Visual Workplace

» A place for everything, everything in it’s place» Do you have everything you need in your Value Field to do you job?

» Is everything easily identifiable?

» Does your work area contain all the “information you need to do your job?

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Introduction | Definition

Why? …….

» Standard Work

» Kanban

» Cellular / Pull Mfg

» Simplifies, reduces, Non Valued activities….» Ordering, scheduling, picking, inventory

transfers, computerized system updates

» A visual supply chain, visual “replenishment” system » Delivered in “appropriate” quantities, where needed

» Cells need “stuff” close at hand, limited floor space» Raw materials “pulled” based on demand, better care and feeding of the cells

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Introduction | Benefits

Benefits…….

» Eliminates wastes of….

» Lost time looking for tools and equipment» Lost time from not having needed Raw Materials

» Complex inventory tracking (kitting/MRP)» Motion / Reaching – going to get what you need

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Introduction | Benefits

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Benefits…….

» Simplifies physical inventory tracking» Reduces need to Cycle Count

» Psychological effect, “I have what I need, I can keep busy”

» Operators better able to stay at task in own work area

Examples

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Introduction | Examples, outside of work

» Dental Office, exam room…» All “operations” done in same chair» Tools and supplies at hand for cleaning» Equipment at hand for diagnostics» Tools and supplies at hand for

treatments» Results…

» Customer does not have to move» Customer saves time

» Single visit can handle most ops

SATISFIED CUSTOMER

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Introduction | Examples…..

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Introduction | Examples…..

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Introduction | Examples, Office

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Introduction | Examples, manufacturing

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Introduction | Examples, manufacturing

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Introduction | Examples, one more

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Huh?

When Best Used / Not Used

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Introduction | When to Use POUS

Best When …….

» Supplier can make frequent, small deliveries» Cost of commodities is not prohibitive

» Storage space available in value field

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Introduction | When to Use POUS

Don’t use if…….

» Difficult to deliver often» Difficult to deliver in

small quantities» Don’t have space to store

in value field

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» Cost or value of product requires more control

How to Implement?

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Introduction | Definition

How? …….

» Find good candidates for POUS

» Define Quantity / Amount

» From “Best When List”

» Small, Frequent Deliveries» Deliver multiple times/day

» Think “out the box”» Look at EVERYTHING needed to perform the

operation» More small equipment VS Few Large

» Who needs what equipment / tools?

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Introduction | Definition

How? …….

» How close can you get it to Point Of Use?

Poor?

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Better?

Best?

Introduction | Definition

How? …….

Poor?

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Better?

Best?

Introduction | Definition

How? …….

» Define Storage methods» How, where in value field?

» Determine How to know when needed?» Kanban?

» Can multiple workstations share commodities?» If yes, how to arrange workstations so

commodities are within easy reach?

» Define Who / How to Deliver» “Water Spider” principle

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Things to think about…….

» Don’t assume POUS is for everything» There may be initial investment costs» Consider most frequently used “stuff”» Following 5S and Visual Workplace efforts?» Involve suppliers, could include VMI

» Again, think about EVERYTHING needed to accomplish the operations

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SUMMARY

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Summary |

» POUS is a principle of providing a supply of needed “stuff” to a workstation in an effort to reduce wastes» Unlike a Central Warehouse

» Unlike a Supermarket

» More like Home Delivery??

» Again, think about EVERYTHING needed to accomplish the operation

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Questions??

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