Function Check

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  ​A function check or functional test will help you measure the ability of your equipment to perform and work as it is intended to or should.

Examples:

• Testing a gun before it is used.
• Ensuring that tooling operates appropriately before use.
• Checking a car before it is operated.

  Function checks are oftentimes developed using checklists, process flow diagrams or decision maps to document the process so that the check is done correctly and there is no variability.

Challenge:

• Do you conduct function checks at your organization?  If so, share a tip with the community in the comments section below.  If not, can you think of anywhere that a function check would improve something for you?  Share with us in the comments section below and receive a coupon for one of Lean Strategies International LLC's Training Courses.