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Identifying and Eliminating the 8 Forms of Waste in Manufacturing

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Working backwards from point-of-use to the start of the production process will help you to locate, document, and plan solutions for the eight wastes of Lean Manufacturing. Non-Utilized Skills and Creativity Whether it’s talent, willingness, or specific ideas, the fourth area of waste centers on people.

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Innovate UK-funded Chemtech Company Develops Game-changing Solution to Tackle Global Water Scarcity Crisis

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It has developed a smart material which remove hazardous pollutants from water in a range of settings including environmental remediation, point of use systems, industrial manufacturing facilities, and commercial airports and air bases.

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Back In Action: An MCMT Special

Dinesh Mishra

The current geopolitical situation has thrown up various challenges creating bottlenecks in the supply and distribution of raw materials and sometimes with finished products. Each Industry segment has specific requirements and our offerings are tailored to the customer processes and needs.

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Avoiding Data DOWNTIME: Applying Lean Principles to Data in Aerospace & Defense

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Information should be accessible at the point of use, and data should only originate once. Poor-quality data, unnecessary processing, and disconnected systems create bottlenecks that slow production and increase costs. Lean data management eliminates extra steps, keeping critical insights within easy reach.