How it Works

The success of a business highly depends on the minimization of waste and the maximization of value. Lean manufacturing is a production method which improves processes by achieving both of these within a manufacturing environment. It has several great benefits, including reduced costs, reduced downtime,  increased on time deliveries, improved quality of products, increased innovation, […]

A manufacturing facility is often a chaotic and loud place to be, so it’s critical to have non-verbal systems in place for instruction and safety. Cranes might whiz overhead or loaded forklifts may suddenly drive by, all while you are trying to communicate issues to your employees who are wearing earplugs and other PPE! Visual […]

Going through the Six Sigma Certification levels is not a simple process. Training to correctly apply lean manufacturing systems and the DMAIC method is what you need to make your business excel.  Six Sigma is a data-driven approach to improving the internal processes of a manufacturing facilities quality strategy. Highly trained quality control personnel, especially those […]

The manufacturing industry is constantly evolving to stay competitive. With changing regulations and increased costs, manufacturing companies have had to put a significant emphasis on creating well organized, more efficient manufacturing processes. One major change is the transition from mass production to lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma.  Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma share similar goals: […]

In the wake of globalization and rapid technological advancement, the world has witnessed massive changes, especially in the manufacturing sector. As a result of new technology trends, manufacturing companies are upgrading their systems to stay on top of the competition. An effective manufacturing execution system (MES) is one of the modern tools manufacturing plants are […]

The final product of most manufacturing plants determines the company’s profitability. For companies to produce high-quality products on time, they have to track the manufacturing process to make sure it is running smoothly. As a company, you may sometimes find that there are many unanswered questions about your final product. If you find yourself in […]

While many of the basic functions of each manufacturing system are similar, the choice of system and system vendor typically comes down to customizability, and a reputable vendor is one to know which system will fit best for your processes. Many project managers have found that using the guiding hand of field experts helps lead […]

The manufacturing sector is a large industry, making 11.39 percent of all output in the American economy and employing 8.51 percent of the total workforce. A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) automates and plans many manufacturing processes that keep products rolling down production lines and through supply chains. Here’s everything you need to know about this […]

For manufacturing companies that take pride in their quality standards, tracking KPIs in production can be a daunting task. Once people from across departments are involved in production strategies, it becomes difficult to track these metrics. Manufacturers use many software programs to track production, but sometimes it is hard to know what to keep an […]