i4.0 today

AUGUST 21, 2023

There are several essential steps in building a sustainable supply chain. The initial phase of embarking on a sustainable path involves evaluating the current supply chain and pinpointing areas that require enhancement. Incorporating circular economy principles into the supply chain is another effective approach.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Lean manufacturing Sourcing Compliance 52

eFlex Systems

MAY 6, 2024

Discover the strategic advantages of connecting ERP and MES in manufacturing, optimizing supply chain visibility for improved decision-making.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Process control 52

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

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.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 27, 2022

. “In almost all industries, there are weaknesses in the workforce, and the manufacturing sector is the slowest to recover,” stated Kevin Tucker, principal research director and practice lead in Info-Tech’s Manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics practice.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain Manufacturing 105

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 20, 2024

Small and medium-sized manufacturers with successful supply chains rely heavily on robust production planning. Optimizing the production plan, which takes into account the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished goods, can enhance a company’s operational efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 18, 2024

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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Lean manufacturing Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 7, 2023

We are implementing Lean manufacturing principles and applying an agile approach. Elexon takes a Lean manufacturing approach, but applies it across its entire business, not just manufacturing operations. “It Project management is another crucial factor when it comes to Defence.”

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Lean manufacturing Electronics Prototype  Industry 4.0 98

Mold Making Technology

MAY 16, 2023

He specializes in building and improving the plastics industry supply chain. Lean manufacturing, ISO certification and employee quality certification. .” Yasenchak has written more than 45 papers and blogs on “ Keeping Up With ISO ” over the years to help small mold builder and molders across the U.S.

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Lean manufacturing Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Adopting lean manufacturing principles can minimise waste and optimise workflows, while building strong relationships with suppliers and customers fosters better communication. It also enhances production planning by providing real-time data and analytics, enabling manufacturers to optimise schedules and manage resources efficiently.

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Manufacturing Lead Time Bottleneck Lean manufacturing 56

Donlouco

APRIL 2, 2021

Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing Is A Competitive Market Place Like most other industries nowadays outsourcing is a key strategy for the hydraulics industry where lean manufacturing processes have made these companies sustainable and highly profitable in developed economies around the world. *Source: Allied Market Research.

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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. In time you might gradually move the entire supply chain.

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Sourcing Supply Chain Logistics Lean manufacturing 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.

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Sourcing Supply Chain Logistics Lean manufacturing 52

ATS

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Greater integration and insight in supply chain and inventory functions. Another reason behind digital transformation in steel industry businesses is the ongoing need to improve profit margins, especially in the face of rising supply chain and shipping costs. Lean manufacturing. Virtual prototyping.

3D printing 52

3D printing Prototype  Lean manufacturing Industry 4.0 52

Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 30, 2022

Scolnick’s background includes lean manufacturing training and ERP business systems that increase efficiency by managing and improving the use of company resources as well as managing day-to-day business activities like procurement, project and risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations,” Rossi said.

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Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Supply Chain Compliance 40

Factory Worx

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In order to stay ahead of the competition, manufacturers must be able to predict and respond to problems. Digital technologies benefit manufacturing by utilising flexible automation, connecting the supply chain effectively and allowing remote operation. Supply chain A reliable Industry 4.0 November 22, 2022.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing 52

Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

EcoStruxure Plant Lean Management puts plant and supply chain information in the hands of workers, so they can make the best decisions in real time and boost productivity.”

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 22, 2023

. “The $10 million Utah Manufacturing Modernization Grant incentivizes Utah businesses to modernize, establish, relocate, retain, or develop manufacturing in the state. Its goal is to modernize Utah companies’ manufacturing, increase supply chain resilience, and lessen American dependence on foreign manufacturing.”

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MEM

JULY 4, 2023

Especially noteworthy are the advances in automated supply chain financing that help improve the effectiveness and security of transactions, reports, and other processes. Problems like overproduction, excess inventory, defects, and underutilization of the workforce are solved with the help of technology.

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Manufacturing Compliance Supply Chain Lean manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 21, 2023

Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to produce and distribute products more sustainably and so are looking at ways to bring down the carbon emissions of the supply chain. In addition to significant productivity gains and environmental benefits, the high-quality part is functional in extreme weather conditions.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain Lean manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 18, 2023

Forsdick referred to the office as ‘the factory upstairs,’ where the business applies lean thinking principles to information flow to insure that ‘administrative processes’ facilitate the ‘flow of value’ through operations. I like referring to lean thinking rather than Lean manufacturing because Lean Thinking is a broader concept.

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Prototype  Lean manufacturing Bottleneck Manufacturing 98

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Describing it as a “ fantastic initiative” the judges further extolled the benefits of “ using the supply chain as a training resource. This value increases markedly within supply chains as knowledge moves up the scale.” These closer partnerships enabled bespoke training requirements to be addressed.

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Supply Chain Automotive Electronics 52

Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Together our business model provides an excellent formula for consistent, sustainable growth with strong margins and excellent balance sheet strength.”

Lean manufacturing 52

Lean manufacturing Form Manufacturing Supply Chain 52

Fastener News Desk

MAY 23, 2023

DB Roberts Welcomes New Senior Vice President, David Peterson Decades of experience command ACME into the next level of lean manufacturing. ACME Manufacturing announced that John Barrett will lead the company as President and Chief Operating Officer effective June 1st, 2023. Barrett will succeed Tim Broderick as he retires.

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Supply Chain Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Sourcing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 15, 2023

And, while the index is forecasted to fall as the supply chain recovers, shops should still work to adopt practices to do more with less. In this ever-changing manufacturing landscape, the ability to adapt consistently will go a long way to determining a shop’s success.

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Lean manufacturing Function Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In 1997, I relocated to Coimbatore to lead the supply chain management function as it evolved into an integrated discipline. In 2009, after completing the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, I moved to China to establish and head LMW’s greenfield project for manufacturing textile spinning machinery.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 2, 2024

We hope to be able to expand our customer base and the industries where our products are, as well as our existing supply chain partners in the OEM, fastener distributor and machine shops.” The core of EZ-Tend’s simplicity lies in its use of a proven lean manufacturing technique: pallet changing.

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Automation Lean manufacturing Robotics Robotics 52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

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.

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Function Lean manufacturing Freight Manufacturing 73

Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Another goal is to develop a strong and globally competitive aeronautical industry and supply chain in Europe. The project employed a multi-disciplinary iteration loop setup to design the hardware and leveraged Lean manufacturing concepts, processes and tools to reduce design iteration time.

Additive manufacturing 52

Additive manufacturing Aerospace Supply Chain Lead Time 52

Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

According to the announcement from Scotia Investments, Packright has a proven track record of building and growing markets, designing new products, and operating a lean manufacturing plant. Colin Chiu will be appointed director – new market development, plastics. CKF operates five plants across Canada and two in the U.S.

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Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Supply Chain 40

Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 27, 2024

This process had a few growing pains as Danobat’s staff adjusted (notably, during the height of the COVID supply-chain problems), but now Epelde says the process reduces the company’s lead times for machines by as much as 25%.

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Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Aerospace Lead Time 52

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 29, 2025

It is a good look at the current state of MES and Lean. Using MES Powered By Ignition To Accelerate Lean Manufacturing Goals by Danny Haskell, NeoMatrix, Inc., technologies, MES solutions enable real-time data integration and enhanced automation, significantly improving production processes and promoting lean manufacturing.

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

Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This award recognizes individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have reportedly shaped the global cold food supply chain. This award recognizes individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have reportedly shaped the global cold food supply chain.

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Supply Chain Lean manufacturing Cargo Industry 4.0 52

Machine Metrics

MARCH 19, 2025

On-time delivery (OTD) in manufacturing isnt just about getting orders out on schedule. Its a complex interplay of overcoming production bottlenecks, supply chain disruptions, and unpredictable demand. Low OTD means increased costs and lost customers, so tackling those challenges is essential.

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Bottleneck Supply Chain Manufacturing Lean manufacturing 52

iBASEt

MARCH 13, 2025

If engineering stores work instructions in a PLM instead of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), shop floor operators may be idle while workflows are executed that are not germane to engineering definition. If supply chain planning runs on outdated lead times, teams make the wrong calls.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Compliance Supply Chain 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 21, 2025

Adopting lean manufacturing principles can minimise waste and optimise workflows, while building strong relationships with suppliers and customers fosters better communication. It also enhances production planning by providing real-time data and analytics, enabling manufacturers to optimise schedules and manage resources efficiently.

Manufacturing 84

Manufacturing Lead Time Bottleneck Lean manufacturing 84

ATS

MARCH 6, 2025

Cost and resource optimization : Combining processes into a single facility helps reduce the overhead of maintaining separate physical plants and streamlines supply chain management. Next is the implementation of lean manufacturing tools such as value stream mapping (VSM).

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Manufacturing Discrete manufacturing Lead Time Bill of Materials 52