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The 6 M’s of Manufacturing: Key Elements for Quality and Efficiency

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By providing a framework for considering every aspect of manufacturing, they help teams avoid latching on to the first possible cause. Using the 6 M’s in manufacturing has been shown to increase success at identifying and addressing root causes. What are the 6 M’s of manufacturing? These are: 1. Contact us to learn more.

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Effectiveness vs. Efficiency in Manufacturing

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Share Most manufacturers are very focused on efficiency. Defining effectiveness in manufacturing Being effective is about achieving desired results. Defining efficiency in manufacturing In manufacturing, efficiency is generally a matter of resource utilization, because this maximizes the output-to-input ratio.

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First Pass Yield in Manufacturing

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First pass yield example Working through the formula with numbers from a hypothetical manufacturing process will illustrate how it should be used. Workers deviating from Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Changing the assembly sequence or using the wrong tool could result in a product not performing as designed.

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Process Optimization in Manufacturing

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The only way to succeed is to keep looking for ways to do things better, which is what fuels the drive for optimization of manufacturing processes. Optimizing a manufacturing process is like fine-tuning a race car. This blog dives into the subject of manufacturing optimization. What is process optimization?

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Change Management in Manufacturing

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Share Manufacturing processes should be in a state of constant evolution, becoming ever more efficient as waste is driven out. Change management in manufacturing is about minimizing the chances of something going wrong when a process is altered. This blog explores manufacturing change management.

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Machine Uptime and Availability for Manufacturing

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Share Uptime is a key performance indicator in manufacturing. Uptime is sometimes confused with availability, which can reduce visibility into manufacturing effectiveness. This blog was written to help manufacturers identify opportunities to improve machinery uptime. Contact us for more information.

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Machine Downtime in Manufacturing

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Share Minimizing unplanned downtime should be a priority in every manufacturing plant. One of the goals of work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operator training is to prevent such errors. ATS offers a range of services to help manufacturers improve asset maintenance effectiveness.