Systems and processes are important BUT Don’t forget your Employee!

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I will remember. Involve me and I will learn and support “ In today’s rapidly evolving global marketplace, numerous industries striving to satisfy increasing demands and stay competitive are turning to advanced production technologies as a means to achieve efficiency and innovation. Embracing these cutting-edge tools undoubtedly …

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Lean Manufacturing and Smart Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing and Smart Manufacturing are two different approaches to improving and optimizing manufacturing processes, each with its own distinct focus and technologies. Let’s explore their differences: Lean Manufacturing: The concept behind lean manufacturing is to eliminate waste in all forms, including overproduction, waiting time, transportation, processing, excess inventory, unnecessary motion, defects, and talent. Lean …

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Smart Forklift Monitor System, Enhancing Forklift Safety and Performance

In one of our projects, we encountered ongoing issues related to forklift driver accidents. Through observations and analysis, we identified the root causes and implemented an innovative solution—a smart forklift monitor system. The goal was to improved driver performance, enhanced workplace safety, real-time accident reporting, increased driver accountability, and reduced costs associated with unsafe vehicle …

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How to Improve OEE from 47% to 71%

Smart manufacturing with Focus: Smart manufacturing with a focused approach is a critical element in production processes. By providing real-time data and adopting a problem-solving approach, smart manufacturing offers valuable insights that enable proactive decision-making and effective issue resolution. Maintaining a strong focus ensures the efficient allocation of resources, time, and effort towards achieving production …

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” Small Improvement, Big Impact “

” Small Improvement, Big Impact “Switching to CIJ -Continuous Inkjet Printers from hand labeling During the continuous improvement project, we discovered how a simple change in product labelling resulted in significant savings for a company. By replacing traditional labels with inkjet printers, the company achieved impressive cost reductions. Labels were identified as a costly aspect …

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Smart Manufacturing

Smart manufacturing offers several benefits that can revolutionize the traditional manufacturing processes. Here are some of the key advantages of smart manufacturing:     1.      Increased Efficiency: Smart manufacturing integrates advanced technologies such as automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence to optimize production processes. This leads to improved operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and increased productivity. 2.       Increase …

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Smart OEE

OEE – Overall Equipment Effectiveness ” You don’t know what you don’t know “ OEE is an important metric used to measure the performance of manufacturing equipment or processes. By tracking OEE, organizations can drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall operational performance. OEE provides a comprehensive view of equipment performance by considering three key factors: availability, performance …

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