Equipment management: more communication is needed

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The equipment management approach is people-oriented; in addition to strongly advocating the need to be kind and honest people, it also emphasizes this aspect. Every normal person has all their mental faculties intact; they’re not fools. Everyone possesses infinite strength that awaits our discovery, waiting for us to bring it to light. Advance horizontally by implementing a responsibility system per piece of equipment, organizing things by region or production line, and keeping constant watch on the operational status of the equipment to understand its performance. One should be familiar with each piece of equipment in their own area, identifying the weak points as well as those that are stronger ； Propose upgrade and improvement plans for the weak areas. Without affecting production, potential problems and weak points are addressed in advance, before failures occur, thereby reducing the equipment failure rate and extending the lifespan of the equipment (components) ； Standardize the equipment as much as possible to facilitate maintenance, and make it easier to identify issues when they arise. Vertical development is carried out by classifying equipment into categories and technologies; research groups are formed based on organizational interests, seminars are held to stimulate everyone’s enthusiasm for learning, and different abilities of individuals are fully utilized to foster a vibrant learning atmosphere ； Improve individual knowledge and technical expertise, making processes more systematic and professional, while enhancing team cohesion. All operation and maintenance records for critical equipment should be stored in a centralized archive; records for less important equipment should be kept in regional archives. There must be clear guidelines for all equipment (departmental guidelines, workshop standards, team procedures). Departmental guidelines are based on the original specifications from the manufacturer, with additional improvements and enhancements recorded accordingly ； As the acceptance criteria for each major overhaul: Workshop standards – for general equipment, the handling results that are permitted by the workshop in a short period of time serve as the minimum standards for minor overhauls. Team-level handling – for auxiliary equipment, emergency handling results that do not affect product quality or safety and are approved by the team leader are acceptable. Any actions that violate relevant standards must be reported to the appropriate supervisors for approval and awareness. Circular development: technology forums focus on technology; there is no best – only better. We need to be better than yesterday, and a positive feedback loop is essential. It would be ideal if a company had: equipment systems, as well as forum websites in each area where everyone can speak freely without any concerns; however, most companies currently lack these. We can imitate forums: organize technical exchange meetings, prepare record books and suggestion sheets in each lounge, so that everyone can express their opinions freely ； Collect various technologies and opinions at any time. For different types of people with various personalities, there should be an opportunity for them to speak; leaders must regularly gather information to understand the situation and develop appropriate solutions (such as training or providing materials). Stimulate a sense of competition, make full use of each individual’s strengths, and maximize the collective strength. All personalized documents should be saved; as the company grows over time, they serve as part of the company’s equipment and system culture. Being able to refer to them at any time can effectively guide newcomers, enabling them to exceed their predecessors. Adhering to the principle of maintaining a clear division of labor while staying united, and addressing issues promptly; everything is done to ensure the most efficient and economical operation of the equipment, so as to produce high-quality, high-volume products with minimal effort.