Factory Diagnostic: Identifying the Hidden Factory

This Lean Cable Assembly Audit evaluates your Gemba (workplace) operations to uncover non-value-added (NVA) costs in cable assembly. Complete the 40-point assessment below to generate your free, bespoke, technical transition roadmap.

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1. Where is the first electrical test performed?

Final Inspection only (Batch testing)

After sub-assembly stages

Integrated at the operator's Gemba (the bench)

3. How do you ensure the correct test version is used?

Manual check against the master drawing

Filename-based verification (v1, v2, etc.)

Automated Version Control via software

5. Does your current specification require HiPot testing?

No (Continuity/Low-Voltage only)

Yes, performed as a separate manual task

Yes, integrated into an automated Safety Gate

7. How is the test routine selected for a new job?

Manual setup (DMM/Point-to-Point)

Software load (Manual file selection)

Instant (Barcode-triggered test routine)

2. How are build instructions and job sheets accessed?

Paper routing cards or physical folders

Static digital files (Server/PC PDFs)

Barcode-linked instructions at the workstation

4. When a defect is found, what is the protocol?

Quarantine the batch for later rework

Label the defective unit and continue production

Immediate 'Halt & Fix' at the source

6. Can you link a specific test result to a unique Serial Number?

No / General Batch logging only

Yes, via manual data entry

Yes, via automated barcode scanning

8. Is your testing area physically separated from assembly?

Yes (Centralised QC bottleneck)

Partially (Designated test stations)

No (Testing is the final assembly step)

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