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Star SU Announces New Service Manager/Project Coordinator

Fabricating & Metal Work

These include analyzing processes and providing recommendations for cutting tool selection and cycle time reduction; conducting maintenance and operation training; diagnosing and repairing machines; troubleshooting software issues; and recommending part repair and replacement schedules.

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Hybrid Milling/Drilling Machine Reduces Total Mold Machining Time

Mold Making Technology

For over 20 years, MSI has been firmly committed to lean manufacturing, applying Six Sigma and 5S principles to identify choke points, reduce waste, improve safety and quality, and increase productivity and customer satisfaction. Photo credit: MSI Mold Builders/Creative Technology Corp.

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Case Study: Lockheed Martin’s Flight to Perfect Quality

iBASEt

This combination of the Toyota production system, Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma is driving continual process improvements. In addition, more than 10 percent of the workforce has been certified as Six-Sigma Black and Green Belts. Other best practices are monthly, quarterly, and yearly performance reviews.