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What is Idle Time in Manufacturing?

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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. This concept helps paint a full picture of plant productivity and operational efficiency. What is idle time in a manufacturing environment?

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How to Conduct Gemba Walks in Manufacturing

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It’s easy for manufacturing managers to become fixated on the big picture, visualizing every aspect of their operations as cells in a spreadsheet. The idea behind it is simple, but it can have a tremendous impact on lean manufacturing efforts as well as ongoing process improvement. What is a Gemba walk in manufacturing?

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Using the PDCA Cycle to Improve Maintenance and Manufacturing Performance

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Share Success depends on optimizing every aspect of operations in today’s industrial landscape. Manufacturers and maintenance teams must embrace methodologies that enable continuous improvement, minimize downtime, and enhance product and service quality.  First popularized by Dr. W.

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MRO Storeroom Best Practices: Design, Organization, & Reports

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Share A well-managed Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) storeroom is the backbone of efficient maintenance and production operations. By implementing these strategies, businesses can create a more efficient and responsive storeroom that supports operational continuity while aligning with broader MRO industry trends.

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MES and ERP Data Integration

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Share Manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools both play critical roles in production line performance. Enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution systems often handle similar data sets, which can lead to unintended duplication and wasted time. First is data formatting.

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Addressing Business Turmoil with Process Stability

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Manufacturers are recognizing that they will have to re-shore manufacturing, improve efficiency, and redesign plants to attract the next generation of employees. Manufacturers often look to the motorsports industry for inspirational speakers for user group meetings. The same holds true in manufacturing.

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Top 5 Features of Mitsubishi Servo Drives That Enhance Industrial Automation

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The article delves into the important attributes distinguishing the Mitsubishi drive: wide power ranges for diverse uses, sophisticated motion control for smooth accuracy, and integrated safety measures to guarantee operational security. Broad Power Ranges and Built-in Functions Mitsubishi servo drives come in wide power ranges.