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Robotic Innovation and Entegra clear span design propels Truss Manufacturing to new heights

Manufacturer's Monthly

Entegra clear span structures: The key to lean manufacturing When it comes to timber truss fabrication, everything is bigfrom sprawling truss machines to large timber saws. Big truss plants from Brisbane and the Gold Coast cant compete on freight. Weve designed this facility so workers dont waste time walking between machines.

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How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Confirm the Problem with a Gemba Walk A Gemba walk is a management technique in Lean manufacturing first created by the Japanese automobile manufacturers which involves walking the production floor. What events led up to the discovery? What and who was affected? Describe the triggering event.