Tangled Mess

Abstract:Many production facilities have complicated process flow paths and overworked production lines, both of which can delay the discovery of defects. The separation of quality from normal workflow and high hurdles to the purchase of additional equipment contribute to …

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"Silo Syndrome" was addressed by Deming long ago in his 14 points, specifically Point 9 "Break down barriers."
--Richard Ward, 06-21-2012

@Magritzer: Re: PFI #2: My suggestion would be to click on pdf (top right) and open the pdf version of the article which appeared in Quality Progress (ASQ publication). It has decent font sizes.
--Raj Subramani, 06-19-2012

I was just hired at a company that, I think, really embodies the concept of untangling lines. US Synthetic has done it. Sure we have our problems, but we try to fix them with real solutions that will benefit all sides of the equation.

I am a huge advocate of cellular production, it works.
--Michael Simister, 05-12-2012

PFI (Point For Improvement)-Item 1: On pages 3,4,5 of 7, "SKUs" appears at least 13 times. However, on the 7 pages of the article "Tangled Mass" no explanation is shown of the meaning of SKUs.
PFI item 2: The font size on Figures 1 to 5,could be as a minimum 2 to 3 times larger to ensure most people can read it without magnifying glasses.
Other Comments: Very interesting and useful information and PFIs are noted in this Quality article ,2012 May, by its very experienced author RJS (Richard J. Schonberger).PFI means Point For Improvement. In the name of Quality,
A. P. Lou MAGRITZER; amagritzer@optusnet.com.au (OZ-Lean Six Sigma Partners);Sydney,2.May 2012).
--A. MAGRITZER, 05-01-2012