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Top 6 Challenges in Warehouse Management & How to Overcome Them

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Standardize Procedures: Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all tasks to ensure consistency and facilitate new staff training. Continuous improvement and standardization will enhance operational efficiency, leading to better performance and a competitive edge in the market.

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Machine Downtime in Manufacturing

ATS

Downtime refers to any time when production equipment is not available to run, but there is work for it to do. It is not the same as idle time, which is when there is no work for the equipment or line to do. Machine downtime gives supervisors and managers fits because it reduces available capacity.