TQW is short for Temporary Quality Wall.
TQW utilizes a standardized operation to conduct end of line inspections and help to push the problems back up-stream to production.
This method has 13 key points that are monitored to ensure that the TQW is being effective in relaying defects back to your production line and protecting your customer.
We communicate our defects through daily customer data reports and through the presentation of data boards that are posted at every TQW that is set up at your facility.
Our boards are updated every shift and are updated whenever a defect is captured during inspections.
For TQW implementation to be as effective as possible several criterion have to be fulfilled. We found through our experience that 7 items need to be completed before implementation of a TQW.
1. TQW workstation need to be in close proximity and mirror the final inspection workstation.
2. Operators are trained to the actions that they are required to follow and are rated on a polyvalence scale.
3. All items on TQW inspection mirror inspection conducted by final inspector.
4. Assembly of your cross functional team to create an accurate Stop @ Defect sheet. This sheet will call out the defects that are being inspected at the TQW.
5. Final Inspection Validation Sheet, to be gone through with your cross functional team.
6. Defect exit criterion list is established & Individual missed defect list created for every ANM TQW inspector and your Final inspector.
7. Convergence plan started.
ANM’s end goal is to leave your facility knowing that we protected your customer and helped you achieve goals set by your company.