1. Consolidate the number of lubrication products used. Duplicated or excessive lubricant inventory is waste.

EXAMPLE: Consolidate by using Synthetic 5w-30 Motor Oil formulated for use in both gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. Recommended for applications specifying the following: API CI-4, CH-4, CF-2, CF, SJ, SL ~ Global DHD-1 ~ Cummins CES 20076, 20077 ~ Mack EO-M+, EO-N Premium Plus ~ Detroit Diesel Series 2000/4000 Category 2 ~ Volvo VDS, VDS-2 ~ MTU Type 2 ~ MAN 271, M3275 ~ Scania LDF ~ DB 228.3, 229.1 ~ ACEA A-3, B-3, E-3, E-5 ~ Allison C-4.

Synthetic Motor Oil Formulated for BOTH Gasoline and Diesel Engines. Multi-Functional Fluid greatly reduces the need for specialized fluid inventories and the possibilities of misapplication.

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2. Consolidate the number of lubrication suppliers to eliminate waste in purchasing. Select a lubrication supplier who can assist you in consolidating and supply the best products for your requirements.

EXAMPLE: Consolidate by using Synthetic Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid recommended for applications requiring the following specifications: GM; Dexron II, Dexron III ~ Ford; Mercon, Mercon V ~ Chrysler; ATF+ through ATF+4 ~ Allison; C-3 and C-4 ~ Caterpillar; TO-2 and TO-3 ~ Voith Commercial ~ ZF; TE-ML14B ~ Honda; Z-1 ~ Mitsubishi Diamond SP II and III ~ Toyota; Type T, T-IV ~ Vickers I 286S and M2950S ~ Hyundai; SP-II, SP-III also Mobile or Stationary Hydraulic and Power Steering units.

Universal Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Functional Fluid greatly reduces the need for specialized fluid inventories and the possibilities of misapplication.

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3. Create a Visual Workplace: People understand and follow simple visual cues.

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4. Use Tags: Each machine should have a clearly visible tag stating the type of lubrication, frequency of adding lubrication and any other information that would be useful to ensure effective and reliable operation.

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5. Use Posters and Signs: Motivational and educational posters illustrating proper lubrication procedures and oil sampling techniques, will reinforce training concepts in the field.

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6. Use Color: Improve lubrication storage by using strong visual cues such as color-coded containers and large typeface labels. Consider painted outlines to show where drums or lubrication dispensing tools should be stored.

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7. Create Visual Document Storage: Improve documentation storage by making it neat, organized and accessible. Have the system clearly show when a file is out or missing.

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8. Use Visual Cues for Normal: Use visual cues to show how things should be in a normal state. Painted outlines or foam cutouts work well. Use visual cues to indicate status, next inspection due date, etc., - A sight glass, can be an excellent visual indicator. Perform condition-based oil changes and use other tools such as ultrasonics to drive relubrication intervals to maximize lubricant life and minimize unnecessary maintenance manhours.

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9. Create a simple and uniform work request system that provides visual cues for operators, maintenance staff and supervisors: As an example, one company converted a time card rack to hold cards that had been color-coded. If an operator felt that a maintenance work order was necessary, he could turn the card to show red side so everyone could see that service was needed.

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10. Use root cause analysis techniques to avoid repetitive failures and to solve problems permanently: Some systems use software to guide the analysis and take advantage of the lessons learned from previous root cause analysis.