Suggested variables for BayMiner QVM

Using our pre-developed QVM models, we can work with you to develop a semi-custom model, base it on your product portfolio and match the model to the requirements of your markets, services, geography etc. Also localisation help is available to adapt to the cultural needs of various manufacturing units.

Process model development
During the course of the model development BayMiner experts recommend for the customer which variables in their own data they should take into use in the model. The customer also gets recommendations regarding:

  • data source (ERP, CRM, SCM or legacy means such as spreadsheets)
  • data type; absolute value, relative, percent etc
  • what additional data may be necessary to collect.

Example, identifying root causes to low punctuality
An example of what data could be used to identify root causes to punctuality problems.

Definition of the product, 2...4 variables.
Type of equipment.
Key characteristics, such as product performance.
Definition of subcontractors, 2…3 variables/each
The most critical subcontractors, or those under scrutiny.
Associated subcontractor (code or name)
Prices and costs, 2…4 variables.
Price of the equipment.
Type of payment contract.
Realized profit or contribution margin.
Financing type.
Definition of sales, market and customer, 3…4 variables.
Segment the delivery belongs to.
The type of client.
Client
Own region or branch that is selling.
The damage caused by the delays in delivery in the past, 2…3 variables.
Delay in days.
Extra costs.
Alternatively classification done by experts.
Process definitions, 2 …3 variables.
Experience of the local sales organisation in selling similar equipment.
Similar deliveries exist for referencing.
Specifications are clear and manufacturing can start.
Engineering, 2 …3 variables.
The engineering team’s experience with similar equipment.
Technical skills in sales.
Logistics, 2 …3 variables.
Amount of reordered faulty or missing parts.
Type of part reordered.
Delivery time of reordered part
To start, select 50…70 % from variables in example table above.

Guidelines

  • A row in the table should represent a delivery of one equipment, or in case of a major project, a main component but then you have to add a variable that describes to what“ delivery the case belongs to” and value is a project name or code.
  • The variable names are as guideline only, use your company’s existing vocabulary.
Here is a more detailed suggestion for collecting quality variance analysis data.
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