5. Data Collection

5.1. Part Tagging Sheets

5.1.1. The part tagging sheet follows the part through the entire process.
5.1.2. Each operation that occurs should have a separate line entered on the tagging sheet.  An operation will have more than one line entered when the job is stopped and then restarted at a later time.
5.1.3. The scheduler should start the tagging sheets for each part number that was selected for the study.
5.1.3.1. Scheduler should enter the following information in the boxes on the top of the sheet: shop order number if applicable, shop order quantity as stated on the work order, part number to be tagged, and shop order issue date.  Shop order issue date is the date that the scheduler releases the order to the floor.
5.1.4. The operators and set-up persons are responsible for filling out the rest of the sheet as the work is completed.  Each step in the process should be recorded including set-up times, machine run times, rework, and inspection steps.
5.1.4.1. In the “process description” column record the process that is taking place.
5.1.4.2. The operation number corresponding to the operation number on the shop order should be recorded in the “Op #” column if applicable.
5.1.4.3. The specific machine that is being used for the operation should be identified in the “Machine ID” column.  Each machine should have its own unique ID.
5.1.4.4. In the “Shift” column the employee filling out the line item should record the shift that they are working on.  This information is only used to help determine if the times recorded are AM or PM times.
5.1.4.5. In the “Quantity Produced” column the total number of good pieces worked on during the time period should be recorded.
5.1.4.6. Under “Activity Start, Date, Time” the date and time the employee began working on the job should be recorded.
5.1.4.7. Under “Activity Stop, Date, Time” the date and time the employee stopped working on the job should be recorded.
5.1.4.8. In the column labeled “Comments” any abnormal occurrence should be recorded.  These may include things like amount of scrap, machine     maintenance problems, split quantities, etc…
5.1.5. Address any batch splitting scenarios…may need to distribute extra copies in advance, or copies may need to be made at the time of the split.
5.1.6. Determine  how the tag sheets will start and be distributed
5.1.7. Also, determine how they will stop and how they will be collected.
5.1.8. Assign responsibility for these steps

5.2. Machine Log Sheets

5.2.1. The machine log sheet stays with the machine throughout the entire study time period.
5.2.2. Each operation that occurs on the machine should be recorded.
5.2.3. Whenever an activity is stopped and then restarted a new line item should be started for that activity.
5.2.4. The operators and set-up persons are responsible for recording the ID number of the machine being studied in the “Machine ID” box.

5.2.4.1. If a John Deere part number is being worked on the part number should be recorded in the “Part #” column.  If the part number is not a John Deere part number then ND (non-Deere) should be recorded in the “Part #” column.
5.2.4.2. The shop or job order number of the part being worked on should be recorded in the “Shop/Job Order Number” column.
5.2.4.3. In the “Lot Size” column the total number of good pieces worked on during the time period of that activity should be recorded.
5.2.4.4. In the “Shift” column the employee filling out the line item should record the shift that they are working on.  This information will help to confirm if the times recorded are AM or PM times.
5.2.4.5. Under “Activity Start, Date, Time” the date and time the employee began working on the activity should be recorded.  Employees should be encouraged to record AM/PM or military time.
5.2.4.6. Under “Activity Stop, Date, Time” the date and time the employee stopped working on the job should be recorded. Employees should be encouraged to record AM/PM or military time.
5.2.4.7. In the column labeled “Comments” any abnormal occurrence or reason the activity stopped should be recorded.  These may include items such as scrap produced, machine maintenance problems, machine run with one instead of two operators, etc…
5.2.5. Determine how the tagging sheets will start and be distributed
5.2.6. Determine how the tagging sheets will stop and be collected
5.2.7. Assign responsibility for these processes
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