Reduce Unique ICDs by Redesigning the Product or the Process
The objective of this activity is to reduce the number of ICDs by reducing the occurrence of an ICD in producing a unit of Output, or by reducing the number of separate ICDs used in the Output. A unique ICD is one of the key activities in the work center's contribution to the final product (O). It is separate and distinct from any other activity in the work center. For example, the fastening of a part onto a subassembly and a quality control check of the subassembly would be unique ICDs.
B. Redesign the process of producing the ICD or Output
Change the process used to produce the ICD or Output to eliminate activities.
5. Reduce errors in process
Reduce later repairs:
Other
| No. | Industry SIC | Year | Notes |
| 1 | 3711 | 1988 | At Toyota's KY plant, a battery of tests is required for anyone who would so much as handle a fender or paint a hood. Tests examine literacy and technical knowledge, as well as subjective things like "interpersonal skills." |
| 2 | 8051 | 2001 | After American Healthways takes over diabetic care, more patients get more frequently tested for eye, foot, and cholesterol ailments. This has cut the total health care cost by 17%. "We spread the development costs over lots of health plans." |
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