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Jenifer Kephart OPSCB/574 November 25, 2023 Competency 1 Assessment Jenifer Kephart OPSCB/574 November 25, 2023 Competency 1 Assessment (2 nd Attempt)
Jenifer Kephart OPSCB/574 November 25, 2023 Competency 1 Assessment Competency 1 Assessment Process Evaluation: Current pest control service flow chart: I am the office manager for a local pest control called Hydrex Pest Control. In my evaluation of the pest control service process using Lean concepts, the focus is on eliminating waste and enhancing overall efficiency in order to be able to provide more services per day. One key area of improvement lies in the scheduling of pest control visits. By ensuring that services are provided just in time and avoiding excessive treatments or inspections, we can eliminate overproduction and optimize resource utilization. Office schedules service/plans route tech drives to location tech speaks with customer tech evaluates areas of concern tech gathers needed materials tech spends time looking for needed material tech treats yard and structure for target pests tech speaks to customer again Collects payment Posts job in PestPac Turns paperwork into office
Jenifer Kephart OPSCB/574 November 25, 2023 Competency 1 Assessment A critical aspect to address is inventory management. Minimizing the stock of pesticides and equipment reduces carrying costs and the risk of obsolescence. A careful balance is required to meet customer demand without maintaining unnecessary inventory levels. This not only streamlines the process but also contributes to cost savings. In the realm of customer experience, minimizing wait times is paramount. By optimizing technician routing and scheduling, we can reduce the time customers have to wait for appointments, enhancing overall satisfaction. Additionally, centralizing scheduling may be considered to minimize unnecessary travel and transportation costs. Efficiency in motion is essential during inspections or treatments. Streamlining technician movement and ensuring that equipment is efficiently positioned in service vehicles can significantly reduce unnecessary steps. This contributes to a more agile and responsive pest control service. Quality control is a key component in the Lean approach. Implementing a robust system to identify and address defects during inspections or treatments is crucial. Ongoing training for technicians further reduces the likelihood of errors, enhancing the overall quality of the service provided. Lastly, recognizing and fully utilizing the talent of technicians is essential. Ensuring they are well-trained and equipped to handle a variety of pest control issues contributes to a more versatile and adaptable workforce. Encouraging continuous improvement and feedback from technicians fosters a culture of innovation within the team, leading to a more effective and efficient pest control service process.
Jenifer Kephart OPSCB/574 November 25, 2023 Competency 1 Assessment Flow chart showing proposed changes: Evaluation Of The Control Chart And Process Metrics My process is for pest control services. I’m measuring how many services are performed per 8 hour work day. The target is 12 jobs per day. Forty-five sample daily service numbers are recorded in Column B. Day # of Jobs Average UCL LCL 1 13 12 16.91288 7.087123 2 14 12 16.91288 7.087123 3 10 12 16.91288 7.087123 4 12 12 16.91288 7.087123 5 12 12 16.91288 7.087123 6 12 12 16.91288 7.087123 7 12 12 16.91288 7.087123 8 10 12 16.91288 7.087123 9 8 12 16.91288 7.087123 10 15 12 16.91288 7.087123 Office schedules service/plans route tech drives to location tech speaks with customer tech evaluates areas of concern tech gathers needed materials more quickly due to new organization methods tech treats yard and structure for target pests more efficiently tech speaks to customer and collects payment/provides invoice tech posts job in PestPac, and paperwork is eliminated with new online software for technicians.
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