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English term or phrase:
pillar
English answer:
principles on which the work/project/ organization is created and maintained
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Nadia Ayoub
Oct 24, 2011 17:13
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PLANNING THE MANAGEMENT OF THE PILLAR
A step 0 of planning is necessary, because good planning makes for successful execution.
The first thing to take into account is detailed planning of each one of the steps in implementing Autonomous Maintenance.
The objectives defined for this step are:
Structuring the pillar
Evaluating the data collection systems
Defining the plan to launch the teams
Training those involved in AM
Creating awareness of the importance of AM
Developing an auditing system
Developing a results reporting system
Designing a knowledge system by step change
Objectives for machines and workers:
For the machines:
Organise the workplace
For the workers:
Understanding the meaning of autonomous maintenance
Learn the work methodology of AM teams
Structuring the teams
Defining information gathering systems
Bear the following in mind for step 0:
Definition of the pillar structure
Thank you for your help!
A step 0 of planning is necessary, because good planning makes for successful execution.
The first thing to take into account is detailed planning of each one of the steps in implementing Autonomous Maintenance.
The objectives defined for this step are:
Structuring the pillar
Evaluating the data collection systems
Defining the plan to launch the teams
Training those involved in AM
Creating awareness of the importance of AM
Developing an auditing system
Developing a results reporting system
Designing a knowledge system by step change
Objectives for machines and workers:
For the machines:
Organise the workplace
For the workers:
Understanding the meaning of autonomous maintenance
Learn the work methodology of AM teams
Structuring the teams
Defining information gathering systems
Bear the following in mind for step 0:
Definition of the pillar structure
Thank you for your help!
Responses
| 4 +6 | principles on which the work/project/ organization is created and maintained |
Jenni Lukac (X)
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Abouzar Oraki
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References
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Demi Ebrite
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principles on which the work/project/ organization is created and maintained
They are using the metaphor of a building.
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Note added at 11 mins (2011-10-24 17:24:49 GMT)
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An example of this use: Total productive maintenance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/.../Total_productive_maintenan...
TPM has 8 pillars of activity, each being set to achieve a “zero” target. These 8 pillars are the following: focussed improvement (Kobetsu Kaizen); autonomous ...
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Note added at 19 mins (2011-10-24 17:33:12 GMT)
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I don't believe so. A "pilot" project is a test or initial project. I think that in referring to pillars, they are talking about the structure of the organisation. Whereas people used to talk about "chains of command" and "hierarchies", now they like to talk about frameworks and the principles and structures that support the frameworks and the projects they are meant to support. Let's see if someone else has more input!
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Note added at 11 mins (2011-10-24 17:24:49 GMT)
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An example of this use: Total productive maintenance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/.../Total_productive_maintenan...
TPM has 8 pillars of activity, each being set to achieve a “zero” target. These 8 pillars are the following: focussed improvement (Kobetsu Kaizen); autonomous ...
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Note added at 19 mins (2011-10-24 17:33:12 GMT)
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I don't believe so. A "pilot" project is a test or initial project. I think that in referring to pillars, they are talking about the structure of the organisation. Whereas people used to talk about "chains of command" and "hierarchies", now they like to talk about frameworks and the principles and structures that support the frameworks and the projects they are meant to support. Let's see if someone else has more input!
Note from asker:
| Hi Jenni, could it mean "pilot"? A pilot project was mentioned earlier in the document. |
Peer comment(s):
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Demi Ebrite
: I agree that 'pillar' is the correct usage. // Jenni, fortunately, the sun is shining and it is 74 F. Don't worry, we will get our gray days soon enough!
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Thanks, Demi. I hope it's not so soggy and gray where you are!
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Elizabeth Faracini
: Yes, definitely.
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Cheers and thanks, Elizabeth.
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Veronika McLaren
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Thanks very much, Veronika.
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Ashutosh Mitra
: yes very true...
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Greetings and thanks, Ashutosh.
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Phong Le
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Thanks, Phong. have a great day.
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Thuy-PTT (X)
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Cheers and thanks, Thuy.
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Comment: "Thank you Jenni ;)"
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Abouzar Oraki
Persian (Farsi)English Translation
Native in: Persian (Farsi) 
Works in: English to Persian (Farsi), Persian (Farsi) to English
post
post is a synonym for this term
Reference comments
32 mins
Reference:
Pillar
Using a "pillar concept" for business development and improvement is quite common. Please find a few examples of this in the reference URL's.
Generally 'pillar' refers to the structure, unlike the foundation, which in most cases, regarding an idea, program, a model, etc. (the foundation) is in already place.
The pillar(s) are the bullet points, the main ideas or the framework for the project, business, methodology, or whatever is being devised or improved upon.
Generally 'pillar' refers to the structure, unlike the foundation, which in most cases, regarding an idea, program, a model, etc. (the foundation) is in already place.
The pillar(s) are the bullet points, the main ideas or the framework for the project, business, methodology, or whatever is being devised or improved upon.
Example sentence:
"A definition of ecosystem management based on the seven pillars is: "The application of ecological and social information, options, and constraints to achieve desired social benefits within a defined geographic area and over a specified period."
Reference:
Note from asker:
| Thank you Demi! |
Discussion
Training pillar members on the Step
Defining Step objectives and indicators for the pillar