I’m going out for field research and would like to get some advice!
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I am going to another factory for a study visit* and would like to ask what I should learn in terms of process management? Or what should one pay attention to?
First, list the items to be examined and the questions that need to be answered by the other party.
The focus is on the company’s process operating procedures, process parameters, and processes-related regulations.
1. The main thing to consider is what problem you want to solve through this inspection. The key to going out for inspections is to be targeted. Otherwise, after going there once, you’ll come back with no idea what happened. 2. When going on field trips, try to communicate as much as possible with people whose expertise is relevant to the topic. 3. Keep a more relaxed mindset; some issues cannot be resolved in just one attempt, so one should not be too eager for quick results. 4. Speak less and listen more.
Before the inspection, clarify its purpose first, categorize the questions, and go there with those questions in mind. Upon arriving at the site, try to communicate with the technical supervisor to seek guidance; by going to the site, one can combine theory with practice.
When going out for field research*, it is essential to have specific issues in mind that need to be resolved, especially technical problems! Only such investigations have practical significance! Economic and technical parameters are the key points to consider, that is, the direct production costs! Also, learn from the management practices of other manufacturers – 30% is technology and 70% is management! Don’t compare the advantages of your own company with the disadvantages of other manufacturers; otherwise you’ll feel dissatisfied and won’t be able to learn anything!
There are many of them, such as manufacturing processes, operating procedures, process parameters, the causes of common abnormalities and their solutions, things to pay attention to during operation, potential hazards, and management methods, among others.
Learn the technological principles and various technical aspects of other factories, compare them with the technological parameters of one’s own factory, and conduct mutual evaluations
Exchange of process technologies, management, and the corporate culture of the other party
First, search online to find out what makes that place special, such as its food. I’ll bring some back for my colleagues then.
Before the inspection, clarify its purpose first, categorize the questions, and go there with those questions in mind. First, let’s take a look at on-site management. Then observe the workers’ working conditions and communicate with the technical supervisor to seek advice.