While trends in Lean and Smart Manufacturing methods have increased in recent years in the manufacturing industry, this year, mid-size manufacturers are investing in Smart technology more than ever before. How are Smart Manufacturing tools helping manufacturers transform their factories during these unprecedented times of a global pandemic and ever-shifting markets? To what advantages in […]
5 Ways Smart Manufacturing Technology Can Help Businesses Bounce Back from the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely transformed how manufacturing works as an industry. COVID-19 had an impact on supply chains, and when supply chains are affected, entire industries can break down. However, many industries are discovering how leveraging Smart Manufacturing technology can protect them from many of the negative impacts of the pandemic and help them […]
Smart Technology Helps Manufacturers Stay Afloat During the COVID-19 Pandemic
No matter your industry or business, the current COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly caused major disruptions in your ability to offer your products and services. Perhaps one of the most affected sectors is manufacturing. Because manufacturing plants rely on onsite production, there’s not much wiggle room for them to implement remote work policies or alter regular […]
What Is The Role of Advanced Andon in Smart Manufacturing?
Digital technologies are impacting every aspect of our lives, including the way we manufacture and produce goods, helping to increase productivity and maximize output. One area in particular which has seen a significant change in the last few years is the role of advanced Andon to Smart Manufacturing, as outlined in this article. What is […]
How Manufacturing Communication Cuts Downtime and Reduces Costs
Good communication is at the heart of any successful business, but manufacturing companies truly depend on efficient methods to collaborate across departments. There are several benefits, therefore, to using manufacturing communication systems. With these systems, your manufacturing company can fix problems more efficiently, maintain optimal production speed and quality, and, perhaps most importantly, communicate with […]
Production Monitoring: How It Cuts Downtime and Improves Your Production Process
Production monitoring is a popular manufacturing method that can provide several solutions for optimizing your production process. It works by addressing issues faster through preemptive improvements using data analysis. You can use production monitoring to save time and money and to make continuous improvements to your manufacturing process. If your production floor isn’t as efficient […]
Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Systems
As the manufacturing industry becomes more and more competitive, your company is likely searching for the most reliable methods to improve production quality and efficiency. Continuous improvement manufacturing systems are one of the major ways production companies can stay ahead of the curve. One type of continuous improvement manufacturing system that helps improve your company’s […]
A Brief History of Andon Systems
Andons systems are a crucial feature of lean manufacturing, serving to alert operators and managers about current problems and help automate the flow of information on the manufacturing floor. The Andon system, usually comprised of andon visual display boards as well as several input and output devices, allow workers to alert key decision makers about […]
How Andon Systems Help Automotive Manufacturers Reduce Costs and Be More Competitive
Automotive manufacturers face a lot of challenges in today’s market, from the difficulties of fostering positive customer relationships to the challenges encountered during vehicle production. On top of that, companies face fierce competition from other brands which means they’ve got to try to be excellent in every aspect of their business. In automotive manufacturing, companies […]
How Andon Systems Fit into Lean Manufacturing Goals
Andon is the Japanese term for a signaling system within a production/processing line. These systems are a communication tool and are used to tell others the status of a production line to everyone on the production floor. They’re a very common tool in the manufacturing industry as more companies look for more ways to improve […]