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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As a manufacturing professional, you will likely interact with various people daily. These may include clients and team members. Thus, it is essential to have practical communication skills. While this may seem like a specialized skill, employers are looking for team players. Attention to detail Whether you work in an office environment or a manufacturing […]
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Before the crisis, a virus operations team could do things that seemed impossible. Now, they’re looking for ways to keep moving quickly and having a clear goal. They have learned how to use an Agile method to change things. And they’ve been able to get work done by working from home. Lucky for them, they […]
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The manufacturing industry is going through a big change, and half of all companies are looking for new suppliers. Forbes says that automation in manufacturing processes will be the most important business topic in 2022. Up to 25% of the goods that are made will be moved around the world. This global pandemic is having […]
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