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What is Lean Manufacturing and how apply it to your company

Nexus Integra

Also known as “lean production”, this work philosophy is essential for any company that is part of Industry 4.0. What is Lean Manufacturing? Lean Manufacturing stands out. Lean Manufacturing is a philosophy whose main function is to eliminate everything that does not add value in a production process.

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The Future of Smart Supply Chain with Industry 4.0

ATS

Once the supply chain experiences challenges, manufacturers will almost immediately see higher prices, longer delivery times and extended resource time to make alternate plans and maintain customer relations. enables — must be the new normal for any business that intends to be proactive and competitive in today’s manufacturing landscape.

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Siemens Factory in Switzerland Wins Award for Production and Supply Chain Resilience

i4.0 today

This is thanks to preventive measures such as a “risk radar” for early identification of global risks in the supply chain, a high level of data transparency across the entire value chain, and seamless collaboration with purchasing, logistics, development, and sales departments. Both underline the plant’s clear focus on sustainability.

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Bosch Rexroth to expand North American operations, increase factory automation offering

Automation Mag

.” The new facility’s total footprint of 227,500 square feet will expand the company’s current manufacturing capabilities by over 25 percent. Approximately 200,000 square feet area is to be dedicated to lean manufacturing and logistics. The location will have additional room for future expansion.

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Harnessing lean manufacturing in the factory of the future

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Global manufacturing supply chains face regular challenges: rising material and energy costs, smaller, local competitors offering lower prices and, studies now show, $900 billion lost in waste. In order to survive, manufacturers need to shift their mind-set, adapting existing processes to work with greater efficiency and precision.

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Building a Sustainable Supply Chain in the Era of Accountability

i4.0 today

Exploring greener transportation alternatives, such as electric or hybrid vehicles, biofuels, or even using rail or waterways when feasible, further contributes to reducing the carbon footprint associated with logistics. Incorporating circular economy principles into the supply chain is another effective approach.

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Manufacturing Industry 4.0 needs to modernize operations says Info-Tech

Canadian Manufacturing

. “In almost all industries, there are weaknesses in the workforce, and the manufacturing sector is the slowest to recover,” stated Kevin Tucker, principal research director and practice lead in Info-Tech’s Manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics practice.