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Cycle Time in Manufacturing: Definition, Calculation & Impact

ATS

In the simplest of terms, cycle time refers to the length of time it takes for a single product’s manufacturing process to be completed. It also can be broken down into units based on how long it takes for a single element of the process to be executed. What is cycle time? minutes per unit.

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Continuous Improvement - Part 3: Key Tools for Continuous Improvement

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

So far in our continuous improvement series, we’ve covered the basics of implementing a continuous improvement philosophy, as well as some of the core concepts that will help you solve problems more efficiently. The next step is redesigning your processes so those problems don’t return.

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Job Shop vs. Flow Shop in Manufacturing

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Share Plant layouts impact everything from lead and cycle time to product quality, process repeatability, and overall cost. These layouts, also called shops, map the route taken by products through the manufacturing process. A job shop focuses on the result of manufacturing processes the job rather than the individual steps involved.

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The Maintenance Maturity Model Roadmap

ATS

This blog explains what that is and how it helps. Precision/prescriptive This last stop on the roadmap is where the maintenance function contributes directly to the continuous improvement goals of the organization. The goal is to bring about continuous improvement in maintenance and related metrics. Contact ATS to get started.

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Navigating Outsource Manufacturing

Trimantec

Food processing and manufacturing. Toll Manufacturing (Toll Processing). In toll manufacturing and/or processing, a manufacturer (contractee) provides raw materials or unfinished goods to a third-party contractor for processing. The most efficient layout for a job shop is a process layout. Batch Flow Shop.

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What is a Wire Harness? | Wire Harness Assemblies 101

Trimantec

Wire Harness Manufacturing/Assembly Process. Wire Harnesses vs. Cable Assemblies . A wire harness assembly process greatly simplifies the manufacturing of these vehicles by integrating all the wires and cables needed into a single apparatus. Wire Harness Manufacturing/Assembly Process. Wire Harness Assembly.

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Understanding Sensor Data Collection

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Share Manufacturers, from those in the continuous process industries to discrete parts and batch production, are increasingly reliant on sensors and sensor data for safety, efficiency and quality. This blog looks at the role of data collection sensors in modern manufacturing and how that data is stored and acted on.