Gap analysis and risk occurence on the example of pressure transmitter`s production processes

Abstract

Gap analysis represents a tool for raising the level of performances of products, processes and enterprise organization. Thanks to the Gap analysis and the Pareto chart, it has been found out that key points in the manufacturing process indicate some serious oversights (gaps), characterized as errors. However, their repeatability means that these errors can grow into risky elements which could disturb the manufacturing process and final transmitter assembly. In this paper, finalizing and assembling pressure transmitter elements (modules), created by a domestic manufacturer IHTM-CMT, served as an example for the Gap analysis. Each electronic transmitter is consisted of three modules: measurement cell, mechanical coupling fixture and enclosure containing the electronics and the terminal block box. It is exactly through the implementation and assembly of these modules, that errors (or elements of potential risks) have been identified. According to the Pareto chart, it has been stated that 80% of errors made during the transmitter manufacturing process occured while implementing the first and the third transmitter module. Also, by analyzing the collected gaps, it has been concluded that the critical ones happen while using the existing technology and engaging workforce. In order to eliminate the above-mentioned errors, this paper decidedly presents the Gap analysis steps which should be followed, so the transmitter manufacturing process would be improved in terms of quality.