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JUNE 5, 2025

Share In the realm of manufacturing, idle time refers to any period when resources — whether machines, employees, or production lines — are available but not actively engaged in value-adding tasks. What is idle time in a manufacturing environment? This concept helps paint a full picture of plant productivity and operational efficiency.

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MAY 29, 2025

Share Wrench time, also called tool time, is the amount of time maintenance technicians spend actively working on equipment. The more accurate your reporting, the better equipped you are to identify possible issues and make necessary changes. Travel and walk time: Time spent moving between jobs or walking to find needed tools.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This is why many manufacturers and production facilities have a dedicated maintenance supervisor on staff to oversee these mission-critical tasks. Share Keeping track of your facility’s maintenance operations is a big job, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

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JULY 23, 2024

That’s why manufacturers serious about eliminating waste strive for Zero Defect Manufacturing. As a quality Mmanagement concept, Zero Defect Manufacturing underpins Lean and Six Sigma thinking. This blog introduces the concept of zero defects in manufacturing. Both are expensive.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Maintenance technology is a key area of innovation in manufacturing, today and for the foreseeable future. technology are already becoming pervasive throughout the manufacturing landscape. The success and efficiency of these factories proves that advanced technology is necessary to remain viable and competitive in manufacturing today.

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MARCH 6, 2025

Share Mixed mode manufacturing offers a way for companies to keep pace with evolving customer expectations. Achieving these goals requires a new approach to manufacturing – shifting from single-stream production to embracing the benefits of multiple modes. What is mixed mode manufacturing?

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