Who Purchases Process Efficiency Toolbox?
Users include managers and professionals from engineering, sustainability, quality, manufacturing and other technical employees. USERS BY FUNCTIONAL AREA
How is the Process Efficiency Toolbox™ different from idea management software?
Idea management software comes with no ideas. Typically, ideas are added by crowdsourcing and the ideas are selected by a search or a scoring system. Scoring can often be quite misleading. If everybody scores the idea, then the score tends to become diluted. If an idea is scored by a small group, then the score
How do I change my password?
The seven steps to change your password are: Login Go to menu Community > My Account Click on Settings tab Type in Current Password Click Generate Password Accept or type in your own password Click Save Changes
Are all shared ideas used?
Not all shared ideas are used. Each idea must be approved by its system expert group. This process helps insure that only quality ideas are included in each system.
What if I want to change share my ideas contact me permission?
You can change the share my ideas contact me permission option any time. Simply go into your user profile and make the change. The change would go into effect immediately for all past and future shared ideas.
Why is Troubleshooting included in Knowledge Categories?
All Knowledge Categories are types of process improvements. Without accurate and timely Troubleshooting, some process upsets can quickly spread and lead to major environmental and economic impacts. Troubleshooting helps to maximize system efficiency by minimizing upset conditions.
Can I request a new System / Knowledge category?
Yes certainly. Please go to Support Request and select Request Type "Request a New System / Knowledge Category". Since you are a community member, we will prioritize your request.
How can a generic system such as “Pump” relate to my very specific pump?
System questions are asked based on conditional logic. This means the next question asked is based on your answer to the current question. Typically within the first few questions very detailed questions will be asked concerning your specific equipment.
How can I share multiple ideas?
Multiple ideas may be shared in an Excel spreadsheet, Google Sheets or comma-separated value (CSV) format. At a minimum, please include one column for the ideas. You may include other columns that have more information about the idea. Submit multiple ideas by going to: Community menu > Share Ideas > "Submit an Idea - File"
Why do I need any more ideas when I already have enough ideas?
Our ideas are generated by a logic rule based approach. This approach is thorough to prevent any missed opportunities. Our ideas are non-biased, whereas many existing ideas are based on what is already familiar. It is often true that "you can't see the forest through the trees" meaning focusing on small ideas and missing