4M ANALYSIS
4M procedures can be digitized with the Augmented & Connected Worker increasing accuracy, standardisation, and guidance to guarantee a correct process execution.
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The 4M Analysis Procedure
WHAT IS THE 4M ANALYSIS?
The 4M is a troubleshooting and risk-management method, commonly used in manufacturing. It allows businesses to identify and group issues that impact operations and affect: Materials, Methods, Machines, or Man (workforce).
If an issue related to any of the 4Ms occurs, this may lead to greater error or unexpected downtime. Therefore, the process must include a clear improvement definition, followed by a list of potential issues of the method. Finally, the issues that were identified must be solved quickly.
The main issues can be categorized as follow:
- Man: Competencies, organization, resources, and communication
- Machine: Setup/installation, supplier, and equipment’s design
- Methods: Issues can be related to the process procedures or schedules
- Materials: Design, or material quality
- Others: External factors such as demand or budget
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Download your detailed 4M Audit procedure template and import it into the Augmented & Connected Worker platform. You can also read our blogpost and learn more about how to migrate 4M Audits from paper to digital.
HOW CAN GLARTEK HELP IMPROVE THE PROCESS?
With the new Augmented & Connected Worker digital processes are a new reality. It enables you to digitalise your process through digital checklists and work instructions with a never seen mobility. The solution also automatically creates reports and metrics with relevant information displayed in graphs. This information makes it easier to identify any recurring issues and apply corrective measures.
DIGITAL WORK INSTRUCTIONS
Digitizing the 4M Analysis process, provides extra guidance to workers and improves communication and cross-function collaboration making it possible to make real-time improvements and decisions.
DIGITAL CHECKLISTS
Create an advanced digital checklist directly on the shop floor to identify issues with any of the “Ms” and record them for future analysis. The checklist can be activated whenever needed and the content adjusted as required.
BENEFITS
Of transitioning from Paper to Digital Procedures
Digitalising your 4M Analysis with our platform will enable faster and more precise information gathering resulting in greater analysis accuracy. At the same time, provides extra guidance to workers and improves communication and cross-function collaboration enabling real-time improvements and decisions.
- EFFICIENCY
- COLLABORATION
- EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING
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