CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – A repeating function applied to a process or task to reduce the time and/or energy required to complete the process or task PROBLEM: A major component (gearbox/indexers) in one of the ten-cup printer is failing.History: Two years prior the task removed the equipment from service for three full days (72 hours) and required three mechanics.ACTION: Conduct a mini Kaizen event with the maintenance; outline equipment, assets and information needed. Shadow the actual event to develop accurate documents. RESULTS: The information from the shodow analysis was further refined at the completion of the task. Time savings 36 hours – Labor savings one mechanic at 72 hoursThis task was completed in thirty-six hours by two mechanics. Two detailed standard operation procedures (SOP) were written with two standard work instructions outlines (SWI) written for a total of four documents.EPILOGUE:Due to aging equipment in the department this task had to be repeated on an