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18.7.5 Management Commitment

The bottom line is that management must “walk the talk.” Actions must be directed
toward improving OEE. Management cannot vacillate in this regard; workers pick up
on this and quickly assume that management is not serious.

18.7.6 Change
Change should be taking place on a wide scale. Not all change works, but people
should be, and generally are, willing to try new things.

18.7.7 Management Philosophy

Old management styles should disappear and be replaced by more involvement of the
workers. Empowered workers believe that they are a vital part of the company.

18.7.8 Risk Taking
Risk should be recognized as a part of the business climate. People should be able to
take risks and know that they will not damage their careers. Because of this approach,
problems will be solved quickly.

18.7.9 Information
There should be a good flow of information within the company. People should feel
informed and trusted. They should have the information needed to do their jobs and
to help in planning the future.

18.7.10 Roles
The role of each person in the company should be clearly defined. Everyone ought to
be aware of where he or she must go for help or information.

18.7.11 Teamwork
The organization should foster team spirit. People working cooperatively should relax
controls to permit self-direction of tasks and projects.

18.7.12 Strategy
The strategy of the company should be clearly represented in the way resources
are intermeshed. Carefully planned integration of technology, organization, and
people makes a strong message for the importance of each individual in the
organization.