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What do you do if your manufacturing process needs a creative solution?

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Manufacturing engineering is a dynamic and challenging field that requires constant innovation and problem-solving. Sometimes, you may encounter a situation where your existing manufacturing process is not optimal, efficient, or feasible for a new product, customer, or market. In such cases, you may need to apply some creativity to find a better solution. But how do you do that? Here are some tips and strategies to help you unleash your creative potential and improve your manufacturing process.

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1 Identify the problem

The first step to finding a creative solution is to clearly define the problem you are trying to solve. What are the goals, constraints, and requirements of your manufacturing process? What are the current gaps, issues, or challenges that prevent you from achieving them? How do you measure and evaluate your process performance? By asking these questions, you can narrow down the scope of the problem and identify the key factors that affect it.

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Cliff Watkins

Polyketone - A New Problem Solver in Demanding Environments
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Assemble a cross functional team of people who understand the product you’re trying to produce, including the person who sells the product. You want broad experience on the team including the “kid right out of school”. Remind the team that the answer almost certainly does not reside in the “been there done that” realm, but verify that point. Start with how do we measure it? If you can measure it, the creativity of the team will figure out how to control it

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2 Research and benchmark

The next step is to gather relevant information and data that can help you understand the problem better and generate ideas. You can research the best practices, trends, and innovations in your industry or domain. You can also benchmark your process against your competitors or similar processes in other fields. You can look for inspiration from sources outside your industry or domain, such as nature, art, or history. The goal is to learn from others and expand your knowledge and perspective.

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3 Brainstorm and ideate

The third step is to use various brainstorming and ideation techniques to generate as many possible solutions as you can. You can do this individually or in a group, depending on the nature and complexity of the problem. Some common techniques include mind mapping, SCAMPER, six thinking hats, and reverse brainstorming. The key is to be open-minded, divergent, and playful. You can also use tools such as sketches, models, prototypes, or simulations to visualize and test your ideas.

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Darrell Daubert

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Creative solutions often come from a combination of innovative ideas. Innovation comes from one idea adding to the next and to the next. Getting a broad group together with diverse perspectives and skill sets is key to this innovation leading to creative solutions.

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4 Evaluate and select

The fourth step is to evaluate and select the best solution or solutions from your pool of ideas. You can use criteria such as feasibility, desirability, viability, and sustainability to rank and compare your ideas. You can also use feedback from stakeholders, customers, or experts to validate and refine your ideas. The goal is to be critical, convergent, and realistic. You should choose the solution or solutions that best address the problem and meet the goals, constraints, and requirements of your manufacturing process.

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5 Implement and monitor

The final step is to implement and monitor the chosen solution or solutions in your manufacturing process. You can use a project management approach to plan, execute, and control the implementation process. You can also use quality management tools such as PDCA, FMEA, or SPC to monitor and improve the process performance. The goal is to be agile, adaptive, and continuous. You should be ready to make changes, adjustments, or improvements based on the results and feedback.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Abiero Origa

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1.Brainstorming: Gather a diverse team to generate a variety of ideas and perspectives. 2.Research: Investigate existing solutions, technologies, and best practices in related industries. 3.Prototyping: Build prototypes to test and refine ideas before full implementation. 4.Collaboration: Seek input from engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive approach. 5.Iterative Problem-Solving: Continuously refine and improve the solution through feedback and testing. 6.Out-of-the-box Thinking: Encourage innovative thinking and unconventional approaches to problem-solving. 7.Risk Assessment: Evaluate the potential risks and benefits of proposed solutions before implementation. 8.Continuous Improvement

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Jon Ayllón Ruiz de Apodaca

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Es importante reunir a un equipo multidisciplinario para abordar el problema. Pueden realizar sesiones de tormt de ideas para explorar diferentes enfoques y soluciones innovadoras. También es útil analizar casos de éxito en la industria y buscar inspiración en otras áreas fuera del sector de fabricación. La colaboración y la apertura a nuevas ideas son clave para encontrar una solución creativa que mejore el proceso de fabricación.

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