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ID Idea Description Sponsor Status Source Notes
FB00002 Use Yubikeys from Yubico. By using Yubikeys, we will greatly secure all company devices and protect them from phishing attempts. It will also allow us to use super complicated passwords while being able to sign in within seconds. Dan Exploring Ideas from Anywhere, 5/14/24 This was actually suggested as a way to harden our cyber security stance so I’ll be digging into this as a much higher priority than it has been.
FB00008 Cross Training Matrix and Incentives Heather W. Approved Employee Survey
FB00012 Woodline: Need a better way to get boxes-sometimes they are waiting a long time for the boxes to put together. Geoff In Progress Gemba, 5/16/24 Working with production and planning to identify all unique trays and tubes to create unique item ids. Will partner with engineering to update BOMS when ready.
FB00016 If a location has something in it that is “On Hold” in JASCI, it gets locked up and things can’t taken in or out of it. Dan In Progress Gemba, 5/16/24 This work has been completed by JASCI and is available to be tested in the UAT.
FB00019 I think it would be in our best interest to move woodline assembly to West Park for space so more Sku’s can move back to McKinley with out having space issues in the future. Geoff Collins In Progress Employee Feedback Form, 6/20/24 Updated company on decision to move woodline. Timeline is by 12-17 to 12-19.
FB00022 Whomever submits a valid idea should get a spin on a prize wheel to help increase participation for employee ideas and suggestions. Heather In Progress Employee Feedback Form, 6/20/24 TBD
FB00035 Can we see what work orders are coming and what we will be working on next. Dan In Progress Gemba Walk, 7/18/24 Create a report that shows all upcoming work orders by Date and Work Center
FB00036 Can we get the label printed on the bags for lakeshore mats so that we do not need the clear label. Mark In Progress Gemba Walk, 7/18/24 The bag is still waiting on Lakeshore’s approval.
FB00037 In Depth Intuitive Training for all Teams. Dan In Progress Gemba Walk, 8/1/24 Develop Intuitive Curriculum for each department
FB00038 Accountability to Existing SOP’s and processes. Ross In Progress Gemba Walk, 8/1/24 TBD
FB00040 Can we make Impact team events more interactive? Heather W. AND Tracy In Progress Gemba Walk, 8/1/24 TBD
FB00043 Background noise is becoming an issue in the Customer service area. Can we review moving the stand up meeting and some better tech for sound reduction. Heather P. In Progress Gemba Walk, 8/1/24 Creating and deploying “Quiet Please” type signs around the CS area and making sure conference room doors are closed during meetings.
FB00044 Implement a new hire lunch with their respective department. Maybe call it an “Ice Breaker Lunch” Tracy and Heather W. In Progress Employee Feedback Form, 8/8/24 TBD
FB00052 Add Barcode data to a simplified Shop Packet Print, that reduces paper and increases manufacturing productivity. Will In Progress Gemba Walk, 8/15/24 We have a module that already exists that might be able to work instead of the suggested modification. We were waiting for BTS to end and the sandbox for testing of the existing module, now for testing that we are waiting on the sandbox. If the existing module can be used and fulfills all of the requirements without additional support from Aptean we can deploy it. The feedback that I’ve received thus far when approaching the department leads is a consensus that they would like to see what the ‘New’ work orders that would be created would look like before signing off on the modification. So UAT will need to be done to A. determine if the solution meets all requirements, and B. gain buy-in from production departments. I don’t believe this modification would affect shipping, but that is another factor that I thought needed to be considered.
FB00054 Add returns data and pics into the quality data gathering process Will In Progress Gemba Walk, 9/5/24 We are working to find all quality data and to streamline the collection and sharing of the data.
FB00055 Set up a process to cool containers as we unload them. Sprinklers work well. Geoff In Progress Gemba Walk, 9/5/24 Maintenance is working on a process to do this consistently. We are including the Fedex/UPS trailers in our planning, although that may end up being out of scope.
FB00056 Create fan on/Off switch for high mounted switches. Geoff Being Evaluated Gemba Walk, 9/5/24 Maintenance is looking into viability and will get bids to see what the cost will be.
FB00059 Review the 1P process with Chair packs to improve. Geoff Closed Gemba Walk, 9/5/24 Singles are removed from the sales channel. Only 2 and 4 packs are available.
FB00060 Use the offseason to create SOP’s from the lessons learned in Distribution during BTS. Geoff In Progress Gemba Walk, 9/5/24 11.22 SOP assignments for first drafts out.
FB00066 Instead of taping a law tag to the outside of the box, could we get adhesive labels to apply directly? Geoff, Dan, and Mark In Progress Gemba, 9/19/24 Creating a sample Exterior Law Label that can be implemented on any Zebra or Intermec printer. Also deciding on where to deploy new Zebra Printers to accommodate printing the new exterior Law Label.
FB00067 Investigate a total solution for sewing stations. Dan Not Started Gemba, 9/19/24 TBD
FB00068 Make sure team members know how to access insurance cards as a part of onboarding and orientation. Heather W. In Progress Gemba, 9/19/24 TBD
FB00072 Can we review and improve the scanning of the receiving paperwork and the whole process. Dan In Progress Gemba, 10/3/24 A new plan for how to handle receiving paperwork has been written and is not being evaluated by stake holders.
FB00073 We need to do another training on the marketplaces and how to use them. How do you know pricing? can we get a price sheet or instructions Heather Being Evaluated Gemba, 10/3/24 TBD
FB00074 Review the restock parameter to make sure we are not telling JASCI more items fit then actually do. Geoff Completed Gemba, 10/3/24 11.26 New parameters in place. Reviewing Restock parameters.
FB00076 Can we have one meeting a month for impact teams that is open to everyone? Heather Being Evaluated Gemba, 10/3/24
FB00078 Kenco is much slower at picking up than Ryan used to be. Can we review their performance overall? Geoff Completed Gemba, 10/3/24 Will continue to monitor but not consistent enough to pursue. Only related to inbound – outbound performance has been good.
FB00079 Review the possibility of a unified process for WO’s in Intuitive and JASCI. Dan Not Started Gemba, 10/3/24 To be more specific, this is a request to have work orders completed in Intuitive reflected in JASCI and Work Orders completed in JASCI also completed in Intuitive. Currently the work done on work orders in Intuitive is completely disconnected from JASCI after the Work Order has been passed to JASCI, and work done on Work Orders in JASCI has no affect on Intuitive. The request is to unify the process and systems somehow.
FB00080 40 hour work week. – Instead of having five 8 hour shifts, why not do four 10 hour shifts. – Everyone would be happier, more time off, and the building can shut down for 3 days instead of 2 therefore saving money in the utilities. Heather Being Evaluated Ideas from Anywhere, 9/19/24 TBD
FB00081 CF322-072 Time Saver – Maybe try boxing the CF322-072. Currently double wrapped and is 4 bags. If boxed possible done in 3. – Save on shipping cost and production time. Geoff Being Evaluated Ideas from Anywhere, 9/20/24 Justin is reviewing and will make a recommendation.
FB00082 CF322-083 Cost Savings – Box the product instead of bagging – Will save on production time by not having to double wrap the product. Geoff Being Evaluated Ideas from Anywhere, 9/20/24 Justin is reviewing and will make a recommendation.
FB00083 Can we get more regular updates on systems, IT issues and plans Dan In Progress Gemba, 10/3/24 Compile the responses from the Children’s Factory Team to make sure IT implements a proper response to this request.
FB00085 Stapling trays to pallets is cumbersome and inefficient. Geoff Being Evaluated Gemba, 10/17/24 Meeting with James to discuss his plans.
FB00086 Role definition in Buggies is needed. Staging parts for assembler for example. Geoff Completed Gemba, 10/17/24 11.22 Met with entire buggie team.
Developed a role matrix to clearly identify who is responsible for what and what is 1st/2nd/3rd priority depending on how many people are on hand. Meeting with James this week to discuss his plans.
FB00087 Lift table needed in buggies. Geoff Completed Gemba, 10/17/24 11.22 New lift table delivered and set up. Don is looking into getting a lift table. We have a capex request in the budget, so I expect to close this before the end of the year.
FB00088 Can we make the instruction manuals more available to everyone, specifically those running the returns process. Geoff Completed Gemba, 11/7/24 11.22 Ethan was shown where to look. Instruction manuals are being added to paperless portal for easy access by all. In the meantime, we are showing Ethan where he can find them.
FB00089 Review Locations in building 4. We should not be pulling down level three items. Geoff Completed Gemba, 11/7/24 11.26 This is done. Up high pull downs should not happen. Reviewing all top level bins for allocation/area.
FB00090 Need to open and relook at the samples/photography process. It is still cumbersome. Tiffany Not Started Gemba, 11/7/24 TBD
FB00091 Still finding inventory issues with count and location. Geoff and Katrina In Progress Gemba, 11/7/24 Team is evaluating all of our inventory challenges and implementing solutions. Expected completion dates are physical inventory. WP team is also retagging any items that have the old, unscannable Item ID labels.
FB00092 Use the other computers in our dept for all jobs. It will help speed up production by not all sharing one. The 2 computers over by the breaker still work. Use 1 for the cutter to receive in labels for markers and the second one can be the Velcro computer. Dan Completed Ideas from Anywhere, 10/24/24 Justin Adams is going to work with his team to uncover the root causes of lockups in the cutting department caused by multiple people working in the system at the same time. IT is going to work on getting a second workstation deployed so we can start investigating and recording lock up data.
FB00098 Intercom Systems at West Park and McKinley Dan In Progress Employee Feedback Questionnaire, 11/18/24 We have budgeted Capex for an intercom system, Dan is currently researching providers and vendors.
FB00099 Bathrooms in McKinley need some improvement, particularly the women’s restroom by sewing. Dan and Heather W. Being Evaluated Employee Feedback Questionnaire, 11/20/24 Heather and Dan to do visual observations and make recommendations for updates.
FB00100 Refresher training around emergency evacuation and response plans (fire, tornado, active shooter, etc.) Geoff, Ross, and Heather P. In Progress Employee Feedback Questionnaire, 11/20/24 Safety Committee has engaged a consultant and are reviewing.
FB00101 Would like to have feminine hygiene products available in women’s restrooms (dispenser of some sort) Heather W. In Progress Employee Feedback Questionnaire, 11/20/24 Feminine hygiene products should now be available in all bathrooms.
FB00102 Would like to have Good Friday as a paid holiday instead of Juneteenth Heather W. Closed Employee Feedback Questionnaire, 11/20/24 There is no plan at this time to make changes to the Excelligence Paid Holiday list.
FB00103 More notice and information for employee contribution events (i.e. potluck events specifically) Heather W. Being Evaluated Employee Feedback Questionnaire, 11/20/24 TBD
FB00104 Would like a water fountain by the cutting area Geoff Being Evaluated Employee Feedback Questionnaire, 11/20/24 Getting quotes.
FB00105 Can we review the tables in sewing for general maintenance and consistency? Some you can only use for certain jobs and it is hard to switch. Geoff Not Started Gemba, 11/21/24 TBD
FB00106 It can get cold in sewing sitting at the tables that are blowing air. Can we get heaters or block the blowing air? Geoff Not Started Gemba, 11/21/24 TBD
FB00107 Need a better process for quality alerts as we are seeing to many repeats. Geoff and Mark In Progress Gemba, 11/21/24
FB00108 Need Bino touch up paint and putty. TBD Not Started Gemba, 11/21/24 TBD
FB00109 New product bottle neck in Engineering. Need to review process and improve efficiency. Tricia Completed Gemba, 11/21/24 Julie is now trained on product set up so backfill Jessica when bottlenecks occur.
FB00110 Need to improve process for Lakeshore shipments. Still having issues with the process. Geoff and Ross Not Started Gemba, 11/21/24 TBD
FB00111 Issues with the automated tape machine in CVS. Can we review the speed Geoff In Progress Gemba, 11/21/24 12.19 Maintenance has ticket to inspect.
FB00112 Can we get a zipper hook in CVS like the one in bean bags. Geoff Completed Gemba, 11/21/24 12.19 purchased
FB00114 Need to review box 625-103 for strength. Katrina Not Started Gemba, 11/21/24 TBD
FB00115 Can we add holders on the side of the cot machines to hold the rods when not in use and casters. Geoff Not Started Gemba, 11/21/24 TBD
FB00116 Can we get more double wall staplers in Cot line. kp-Apn-22 Geoff Completed Gemba, 11/21/24 12.19 2 in CVS and a spare in maintenance. 11.26 Checked with CVS that this is the right equipment. Need to follow up with maintenance.
FB00117 Review how bom is laid out for play panels to group the bagged items together. Tricia Being Evaluated Gemba, 11/21/24 Julie is now trained on product set up so backfill Jessica when bottlenecks occur.
FB00118 Can we print replacement list and care card on the same sheet front and back? Tricia Closed Gemba, 11/21/24 The care card is being condensed to two-One for exclusive items and one for all other CF products. The replacement list is small and doesn’t make sense to be included on ALL products.
FB00119 Need to review sewing station 271. Has been fixed but is still not working properly. Suggestion to move new stations to the same 271 table. Geoff Not Started Gemba, 11/21/24 TBD
FB00120 Can we cut zippers longer C2182FBP. It would make the product much easier to work with. Geoff Not Started Gemba, 11/21/24 TBD
FB00121 Acknowledge Veterans Day as a Holiday Heather W. Not Started Employee Feedback Questionnaire, 11/25/24 TBD
FB00122 Work orders in packline are not progressing as they should due mostly to folks closing work orders to soon. Work orders should be closed only after the las step is completely. Geoff Completed Gemba, 11/19/24 This has been addressed and has not been seen since.
FB00123 Work Orders need to include all steps required. Some work orders are missing steps. Examples: Work orders for CF705-392 and CF805-204. Geoff Being Evaluated Gemba, 11/19/24 Justin will gather more information from the team and investigate.
FB00124 Some work orders call out the wrong work center. Example: CF400-407-1 should go through 440, but doesn’t causing extra work and confusion. Geoff Being Evaluated Gemba, 11/19/24 Justin will gather more information from the team and investigate.
FB00125 To increase engagement on Connect Teams, it would be nice to receive points based on the number of times an employee signs in, likes, or comments on a post. Maybe there could be a prize or raffle to enter. Heather W. Not Started Employee Feedback Form, 11/27/24 Justin will gather more information from the team and investigate.
FB00126 Create a new reading nook / bookshelf in the shape of a tree with a seating area at the base. Shelves built into the “trunk”, and additional storage cubbies located below seating area Tricia Closed Ideas from Anywhere, 11/26/24 At this time we cannot be competitive in the marketplace with this type of product and the revenue would be low as we have not seen the demand in our customer base. Especially since they can get it directly so much cheaper.
FB00127 Create a new 1234 Matt with updated silks screens of something like 1 having the Sun. 2 has 2 Bees. 3 has 3 Flowers. 4 has 4 Honey pots. Tricia Closed Ideas from Anywhere, 12/6/24 We introduced 4 solid color mats and eliminated the old 1234 mat. Silk screens done in this way are not a trending product category.
FB00128 Create a storage ottoman for our As We Grow, Happy Hangout, etc. Tricia Not Started Ideas from Anywhere, 1/30/25 Using some dense foam to create a storage ottoman for our As We Grow, Happy Hangout, etc. Using a concept with maybe the Playring design and cushions, and create an ottoman that we can open and use for stuffed animals storage, pillows, books, toys. It would be an open concept on the inside of the ottoman, then using more foam to place on top as a lid.
FB00129 Compression gloves for WP now that woodline is over here. Heather W. and Geoff Not Started Gemba, 2/6/25 TBD
FB00130 Job shadowing for office folks to better understand how Operations functions. Heather W. Not Started Gemba, 2/6/25 TBD
FB00131 Woodline – Rolling table and Masonite boards might need to be ordered. Geoff Not Started Gemba, 2/6/25 TBD
FB00132 Space in woodline feels a little tight at times and the lighting is generally ok but at times casts shadows. Geoff Not Started Gemba, 2/6/25 TBD
FB00133 Replace existing soap in bathroom dispenser with foam soap. It would be less messy and feels better when washing hands. Geoff and Don Being Evaluated Employee Feedback Form, 11/27/24 TBD
FB00134 Create an enhancement request system for Critical Systems. Make it possible for each CF Team Member to request enhancements to critical software systems. Dan Not Started Gemba, 2/20/25 TBD
FB00135 Is there a way to create a JASCI “lite” that eliminates the extra options that people don’t need? Dan and Geoff In Progress Gemba, 2/20/25 Working to understand what menu items are required and what are not so we can create a simplified User Interface for users.
FB00136 Formalize daily stand up expectations across all floor teams Geoff Not Started Gemba, 2/20/25 TBD
FB00137 Advanced notice for GEMBA walks Geoff and Heather W. Not Started Gemba, 2/20/25 TBD
FB00138 Better educate CF about feedback options in Connecteams Heather W. Not Started Gemba, 2/20/25 TBD
FB00139 Systems lock up when trying to receive two markers at the same time Dan Not Started Gemba, 2/20/25 TBD
FB00140 New tablets for the compliance photo requirements Dan In Progress Gemba, 2/20/25 Amanda Austin has her new tablet and Tyler’s is ready. Now we just need feedback on whether or not the pictures in GoFormz are better or not.
FB00141 Product Quality Review process Ross Not Started Gemba, 2/20/25 TBD