OPL (One Point Lesson)

 

One Point Lesson (OPL) in Lean Manufacturing

“Quality is achieving the 99.99% error free product or service.”

Definition and Purposes:

One point lesson is a straightforward technique used for conveying a single point on some problem using the maximum visual representation (80%) and minimum words (20%). It focuses usually by taking two pictures of an issue and depicting them as right and wrong and thus educating people on that specific one point. It has following purposes:

1.     It conveys information within minimum time and in a simplest way.

2.     It sharpens the knowledge and skill about a specific topic.

OPL Format:

OPL is performed on a specific format for ease of communication and better understanding.

Source: leanmanufacturing.online

OPL Types:

1.     1. Basic Knowledge

It shares the basic information about an operation or process required to increase the efficiency of a system. For example, in a processing unit a basic knowledge could be about housekeeping the area or a safety measure like tying your shoes properly to avoid tripping in a working area.

2.    2.  Improvement Cases

This type summarizes the concepts and results of improvement happened due to team activities. It helps teams in other areas to use those concepts to make improvements.

3.     3. Problem/Trouble Cases

This type of OPL provides the actual workplace problems that happened in past so that in future it can be avoided. It is more effective if presented immediately after a problem or trouble.

Examples of OPL Types:

 

Benefits of OPL:

1.     As OPL is mostly is a visual presentation so it is easy to communicate and provide your message effectively.

2.       1.    Laymen and workers can easily understand.

                2. Message is communicated in a short time.
      3.   It improves the team performance and enhances their knowledge.
      4.   Positively affects the people’s ability to perform their tasks.