Evidence
Orders due over the week, shipped on time and shipped late
The ERP compares the promised date and the ship date of each order due from Sep 7 to Sep 11. 38 of the 41 shipped by their promised date, above the plant's best earlier week of 92 percent.
Shipping, Sep 7 to Sep 11, ERP shipping record
| Orders due from Sep 7 to Sep 11 | Count |
|---|---|
| Due | 41 |
| Shipped on time | 38 |
| Shipped late | 3 |
| Share shipped on time | 93 percent |
How the queue at welding came down over the week
The ERP counts the sets of parts waiting to be welded and how many days of work that adds up to. The queue held at about 9,000 until the evening shift started welding, then fell by about 3,000 a day.
Ultrasonic welding, Sep 7 to Sep 10, ERP job log
| Date | Counted at | Sets of parts waiting | Days of work waiting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7 | Start of day shift | 9,000 | 3 days |
| Sep 8 | Start of day shift | 9,000 | 3 days |
| Sep 8 | End of evening shift | 6,000 | 2 days |
| Sep 9 | End of evening shift | 3,000 | 1 day |
| Sep 10 | End of day shift | 1,500 | Half a day |