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What is Lean Manufacturing and how apply it to your company

Nexus Integra

Also known as “lean production”, this work philosophy is essential for any company that is part of Industry 4.0. What is Lean Manufacturing? Lean Manufacturing stands out. Lean Manufacturing is a philosophy whose main function is to eliminate everything that does not add value in a production process.

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Re-rack Cartridges Revolutionize the Shipping and Handling of Sheet Metal

Fabricating & Metal Work

High-density storage systems from LEAN Manufacturing Products. The LEAN Re-rack cartridge is crafted to streamline the transportation of sheet metal between suppliers and vendors. With its robust construction and intentional design, the LEAN Re-rack cartridge is an essential tool for modern manufacturing logistics.

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Smart Tool Dispensing and Configurable Storage Systems Elevate Workflow

Fabricating & Metal Work

www.craftsman.com The Safer Way to Store Assembled CNC Cutting Tools Kaiser Manufacturing’s Tool Caddy design makes it easy and convenient for the operator to grab each tool holder without any risk of cuts. The Tool Caddy from Kaiser Manufacturing (Carol Stream, IL) is a compact storage solution for assembled CNC tooling.

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Manufacturing Industry 4.0 needs to modernize operations says Info-Tech

Canadian Manufacturing

Manufacturing Trends Report (CNW Group/Info-Tech Research Group). TORONTO — Info-Tech Research Group’s latest research report says the manufacturing sector is often the slowest to recover from labour shortages and disruptions. In its recent report titled The Durable Goods Manufacturing Industry 4.0

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Harnessing lean manufacturing in the factory of the future

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Global manufacturing supply chains face regular challenges: rising material and energy costs, smaller, local competitors offering lower prices and, studies now show, $900 billion lost in waste. In order to survive, manufacturers need to shift their mind-set, adapting existing processes to work with greater efficiency and precision.

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The Future of Smart Supply Chain with Industry 4.0

ATS

Once the supply chain experiences challenges, manufacturers will almost immediately see higher prices, longer delivery times and extended resource time to make alternate plans and maintain customer relations. enables — must be the new normal for any business that intends to be proactive and competitive in today’s manufacturing landscape.

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Bosch Rexroth to expand North American operations, increase factory automation offering

Automation Mag

The company will move its linear and assembly technology manufacturing facility to a new location in Charlotte. ” The new facility’s total footprint of 227,500 square feet will expand the company’s current manufacturing capabilities by over 25 percent. The location will have additional room for future expansion.