4M Analysis Process – Enhancing Your Business Performance (2024)

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1. kindly send news letter

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2. Please send me How to write strategies of zero accident

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   1. Thanks for interest in our products. Can you please be more specific about your question, type of industry, what can of hazards your employees are exposed to, current methods of accident prevention etc.
      Some of the answers can be found here: http://leanmanufacturing.online/safety-health-and-environment-tpm-pillar/

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3. Hi
   very useful information , my note is” we can use 5 whys Tool also to define root cause for ” Example: “Design – Visual access limited”.
   Thanks.

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4. kindly send a questionnaire on 4M change management min. 40 questions

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5. Need help to understand 4 M change Analysis followed by Figure-8 analysis

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   1. Figure-of-eight method can be reviewed here: https://leanmanufacturing.online/the-figure-of-eight-method-basic-concepts-and-development-steps/

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6. need help to understanding 4 M , for maintenance

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   1. Hi Mahfud,

      Thank you for your interest in our products. Kindly let us know about the training requirements for your maintenance team, and we will be pleased to help you.

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7. Can you help me to get details on “Know-Why Analysis” and “Why-OK Analysis” with example.

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   1. Hi Vilas, thanks for your interest in our blog. Here is a quick definition and samples of the requested:

      Know-Why Analysis

      Know-Why Analysis is an analytical method that leverages causality to understand the systemic nature of problems. It seeks to understand why a problem occurs, delving deep into the root cause instead of just dealing with symptoms. This analysis is a more comprehensive approach compared to other troubleshooting methods that might only address the symptoms of an issue, allowing the root cause to persist.

      For instance, imagine a manufacturing facility that repeatedly faces a machine breakdown. The immediate response might be to repair or replace the machine. However, a Know-Why Analysis would investigate why the machine breaks down. The problem might be due to inadequate maintenance, improper operation, or an outdated machine model incapable of handling current demands. By understanding the root cause, the organization can implement a more effective solution, such as improving maintenance procedures, training operators better, or updating machinery to modern standards.

      Why-OK Analysis

      Why-OK Analysis, on the other hand, is a problem-solving approach that investigates why things are working correctly. It identifies the conditions and actions that lead to the desired outcome, making it a valuable tool for optimizing and improving processes.

      For example, suppose a software development team has been particularly successful in delivering high-quality code on time. A Why-OK Analysis would investigate the factors contributing to this success. It could be that the team has a strong communication culture, they use an efficient project management tool, or their testing procedures are robust. Understanding these factors allows an organization to replicate the successful conditions in other teams or projects, leading to overall improvement.

      Hope it helps!

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8. sorry late to replay ,

   I’m still learning and reading your product, your product is good. what I’m asking is, what is the best first step to accomplish the PM goals and maintenance KPI.this is my first program to do PM

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9. I want to understand how to analyze process for improvement and choose the best solution. with example–

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10. It was really helpful and easy understanding content, I would like to know more about problem solving tools.

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