ABSTRACT
Pulling all the information required to build a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) into one location from the many sources that control it and changing to just one control point can be the most difficult part of the process. There are two keys to successfully creating a supply chain managed by PFEP: every part and ownership of the PFEP. When we begin to focus on the Bill of Materials (BOM) and match it to what we actually build through our value stream, it will become very obvious that we truly do not know as much about what we need to produce a product as we may think. We now begin to focus on our finished goods; our raw materials and their suppliers; how tooling, lubricants, and spare parts affect our process; and how takt time drives all of these items throughout the supply chain. We want to help you see the whole process and break down the silo’s thinking so we understand the true importance of materials, and how they relate to getting a product from your suppliers’ process through to the end customer.
