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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Manufacturing leaders don’t just need data - they need the right data, delivered in the right way, at the right time. Operators want clarity on performance targets. Engineers need visibility into
Reliable part counts are the backbone of good decision-making on the shop floor. Yet for many manufacturers, getting that number right is anything but easy. Some machines have unreliable or
Lean manufacturing isn't about just a few employees - it involves the whole team. Each employee knows their job far better than anyone else, and can spot the ways they could do their job more...
Bloomberg created a video that is a great resource if you are researching the history and benefits of lean manufacturing. The five minute video runs through Toyota's strategies and how the rest of...
What would you do if you had the opportunity to completely design a new space for your manufacturing business? HarbisonWalker got to do just that, and they took full advantage of the opportunity to...
There are many reasons to research and implement lean manufacturing techniques. First and foremost, you can lower your costs and reduce lead time which will save you money. Other lesser known reasons...
One of the best ways to learn about lean manufacturing is to learn from those succeeding. Industry Week put together a slideshow to show you around a forklift plant in Ireland. They said, "From its...