Organizing manufacturing operations is an essential task for any business that produces goods. Several different approaches can be taken when managing manufacturing. The best one for your business will depend on several factors, including the size of your operation, the types of products you produce, and your overall business strategy. Here are some key considerations […]
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Manufacturing operations are the processes that enable businesses to produce goods that earn a profit and fill a need. These processes are complex and can be affected by many variables, including supplies, equipment, factory overhead, the need for special manufacturing parts, and the people who work at each point in the process. Machines A machine […]
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While manufacturing industry output continues to increase, many manufacturers are struggling to keep up. These companies are battling the effects of inflation and economic uncertainty, a skilled labor shortage, and supply chain issues such as sourcing bottlenecks and global logistics backlogs. To address these challenges, manufacturers are shifting to strategies such as becoming more agile […]
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In a fast-paced, constantly evolving business environment, gaining access to the correct data in real time is critical for enabling your supply chain and manufacturing initiatives. Process Intelligence for Supply Chains and Manufacturing Process intelligence gives you a detailed understanding of your processes, including controlling their sources of variability, and helps you achieve process excellence […]
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As you’re preparing to choose your new manufacturing system, it’s essential to take a look at the pros and cons of all of them. There are so many options out there that it can take time to choose which one is the best for your business. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve compiled […]
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Using recent advances in manufacturing operations management, organizations can more effectively and efficiently meet the demands of global markets. These technologies include self-adaptive scheduling, mobile manipulators, distributed manufacturing, and machine learning. Self-adaptive scheduling Adaptive scheduling is an important aspect of manufacturing operations management, especially in factories. Unlike traditional scheduling, adaptive scheduling tries to maximize the […]
Read MoreWhether running a large or small operation, manufacturing operations management (MOM) is a key tool to help you streamline your business processes and increase productivity. From implementing best practices to keeping up with the latest regulatory requirements, there are a variety of MOM talk topics you can use to learn more. Principles of operations management […]
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Industrial companies need to get better at designing products and services for customers. These products and services should be built for the customer’s needs, not for the company’s own profit margins. There are some tools and methods that can help companies improve their design processes. Here are some examples. A strong vision helps companies focus […]
Read MoreImproving Just-in-Time Manufacturing Operations is about reducing inventory and flow times to improve stock turns and productivity. This process also eliminates large batch manufacturing and reduces handling. Improving JIT process flow can result in productivity improvements up to 25%. In addition, it can help you identify problems sooner. Improving stock turns-Manufacturing Operations Improving stock turns […]
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While headline figures may suggest otherwise, US manufacturing is actually far healthier than we might think. While old-time factory worker jobs aren’t coming back to the US, robots are increasingly taking the place of human workers on factory floors. And even if the trend is slowing, the good news is that the industry isn’t dead. […]
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