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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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