The Hidden Half of Manufacturing Despite massive investments in automation, the majority of manufacturing work is still performed by people. In fact, studies show that 72% of factory tasks are
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Most manufacturers don’t have a data problem. They have a decision problem. In fact, most manufacturers are drowning in data - machines stream data 24/7. Dashboards display utilization, OEE, and
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It's likely going to take more than numbers to get your team on board and excited about lean manufacturing. The Fabricator said, "If being lean were all about the technicalities, you could rule the...
Industry Week recently talked about misconceptions in lean manufacturing and robots saying, "For many, a conversation about lean manufacturing and automation frequently is reduced to man versus...
Lean manufacturing is definitely about saving time and money. Apruve said, "Lean manufacturing is designed to focus on the weakest links in your manufacturing process and cut down on wasteful issues...
Lean manufacturing has been around for a while. However, many people misunderstand lean and see it as a destination instead of a journey. Plus, it's not always about tackling the biggest problems...
What is the key to lean manufacturing? Understanding the Kaizen. Manufacturing Automation said, "Lean manufacturing aims to eliminate waste and Kaizen focuses on creating an environment and culture...