ATS

MARCH 25, 2025

This means providing lead time whenever possible about major repairs and keeping teams up to date about the status of unexpected maintenance tasks driven by predictive analytics. For example, lean processes focus on reducing waste. This starts with strategic alignment.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Lean manufacturing Automation Robotics 52

ATS

MAY 28, 2024

Share Some manufacturing businesses make for stock, others make to order, and a number do a little of both. The first two are considered “push” and “pull” manufacturing respectively, while the third is a hybrid approach. Understanding push systems In push manufacturing work is scheduled through the factory based on forecast demand.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Pull Production Lead Time 52

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

MSI Mold Builders identified a bottleneck at the very start of its manufacturing process where it squared mold blocks and drilled and tapped eye-bolt holes to rapidly and safely move large blocks around the floor. Conservatively, that Unisig saves us six to 10 hours of setup time in the first step of our operation.”

Six Sigma 98

Six Sigma Bottleneck Lean manufacturing Lead Time 98

Additive Manufacturing

MAY 22, 2023

Carbon County, Utah – May 22, 2023 – Merit3D was one of many recipients of the Utah Manufacturing Modernization Grant which aimed to bring manufacturing back home to the US, and more specifically, to Utah. ” ([link] Merit3D is a company using additive manufacturing (3D Printing) to do mass production.

Additive manufacturing 52

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 52

Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The TCF casing is one of largest additively manufactured parts produced for the aerospace industry. The additively manufactured TCF casing is designed for narrow-body engines in which the part is approximately one meter or more in diameter. Changing the Game for Large Metal Additive Parts. Those targets were achieved and surpassed.

Additive manufacturing 52

Additive manufacturing Aerospace Supply Chain Lead Time 52

MEM

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Now, a universal drive towards real time manufacturing is resulting in UK manufacturers re-evaluating their offshoring business case in an effort to re-balance the geographical, cultural and linguistic flaws in their supply chain.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Supply Chain Logistics Lean manufacturing 52

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Now, a universal drive towards real time manufacturing is resulting in UK manufacturers re-evaluating their offshoring business case in an effort to re-balance the geographical, cultural and linguistic flaws in their supply chain. Giving the astute lighting control firm a more balanced and economic risk structure.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Supply Chain Logistics Lean manufacturing 52

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 29, 2025

Using MES Powered By Ignition To Accelerate Lean Manufacturing Goals by Danny Haskell, NeoMatrix, Inc., Staying competitive means manufacturers constantly seek ways to enhance operational efficiency, minimize costs and waste, and maintain the highest standards of product quality. guest author. Check it out for yourself.

Lean manufacturing 130

Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Supply Chain 130

ATS

MARCH 6, 2025

Share Value stream mapping (VSM) is a core component of lean manufacturing. In practice, value stream mapping in the manufacturing industry starts with a current state map, which illustrates existing material and information flows throughout the organization. Waste identification = reduced costs First up is waste identification.

Manufacturing 84

Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Bottleneck Lead Time 84

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 21, 2025

Image: ECI Solutions The job shop manufacturing sector in Australia is a significant part of the overall manufacturing industry, creating unique products with tailored specifications. However, job shop manufacturers face a variety of challenges that can impact efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Manufacturing 86

Manufacturing Lead Time Bottleneck Lean manufacturing 86

ATS

MARCH 6, 2025

Share Mixed mode manufacturing offers a way for companies to keep pace with evolving customer expectations. Achieving these goals requires a new approach to manufacturing – shifting from single-stream production to embracing the benefits of multiple modes. What is mixed mode manufacturing?

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Discrete manufacturing Lead Time Bill of Materials 52

iBASEt

MARCH 13, 2025

Lean thinking applies to manufacturing and data. In aerospace & defense manufacturing, data is part of the product. The same inefficiencies Lean principles address on the shop floor show up in the digital thread, slowing down operations and clouding visibility. Overproduction More data is not always better.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Compliance Supply Chain 59