The Implementation of TPI Method in CCTC Plant I
Accelerates
the Management Innovation
On Mar.21,2005, CCTC plant I reached her 20th anniversary. It is a well run company in comparison with those who have only 7-8 year of life in average, according to the statistic analysis by Marketing News. But we aim at making it listed on the top 60 PCB industry world wide. To make the dream come true, we should not only have passion ,but also wisdom. Right on the second day after the anniversary, a Kaizen activity involving all the staff was launched. With the coach of TPM consultant and the contribution of each employees, the four programs of 6sigma, TPM, 5S and cost control are working together like four-wheel vehicles. After half a year, we reached our target, made significant progress in manufacturing area, improved morale of employees, but impacted by the depressed market as well as the weakness of management and lacking of resources, we didn't make great benefits. Should we accept the fact or should we upgrade our software of management? The top management team conducted many discussions around this issue and made their minds to improve management to achieve efficiency and effectiveness.
On Aug.10, at a meeting between the top management team and the consultant, it was decided to promote TPI method within the plant. Mr. Su Weihui,the general manager of plant one, emphasized that we should work out our own way of applying TPI method rather than following the steps of others. He encouraged that every one should be deeply involved in this program and keep their persevering efforts ever since.
With more than one-month preparation, discussion and reviewing, Mr. Su led his management team to set the strategy of plant one and each department, according to the task of transferring production to higher layers of PCB assigned by the headquarter. They identified key control areas to align with the strategy of layer-6 above products. Cycle Time, the Rate of Finished Products, Lead Time, Cost Control are all on the list, as well as MTBF, Productivity, Costumer Complaints on environmental issues and Staff satisfaction. They also detailed implementation plan and posted all the information on the wall in the training room for better communication with each employee.
On Dec.15,2005, a meeting Chaired by Ms. Jiangling was held to announce and report TPI project. Mr. Su and his team were at the meeting, Mr. Sam Mok, president of CCTC, Mr. Huang Zhidong, the vice president ,and some of managers in headquarter were invited. Mr.Su shared TPI structure in plant one, and other managers all presented their report which demonstrated their dedication creation to this project.
After listening to all the reports, Mr. Mok commented that he was attracted by the posters on the wall with data and pictures at the first step he entered the room. "More important, the contents are quite detailed and practical. To apply TPI should be valuable practice. What you have done and presented shows how well you are working as a team and your sincere contribution. Great job." Mr. Mok appraised. He also said,"You are trying a break through in management, and have had concrete foundation for your vision. I do wish you reach the goal you set and make significant achievements." In the end, he shared his opinion on the goals and measurement process.
It was a successful meeting, but it is just the start point. Quoting Mr. Huang Zhidong's words, the Vice GM, "The arrow has been shot out, and there is no way to withdraw." Let's aim at the target to fulfill our task.
