AAOM Handbook

INTERNAL

AI.08 Continue/Complete the Control Action Context If a KPI review determines that process changes identified in control charts are the result of a control action and/or that there are current Analyse and Improve activities targeted at improving inadequate process capability, we should focus our efforts on completing these rather than initiating new investigations. The response that is required is to continue the action(s)/activities and wait to examine the next point on the control chart for the start of the anticipated improvement. Purpose To provide the constancy of purpose necessary to deliver improvement. Quantity One decision to;  Continue implementation of the plan and schedule for each active Analyse and Improve issue.  Continue gathering all data required to produce the control charts and capability histograms. Quality All process stability and capability issues shall be dealt with in accordance with the Analyse and Improve process, as specified in the Asset Management Framework design. Resources This task is completed by the responsible for the KPI review. Time Immediately after reviewing a KPI.

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