Handling Material Problems as they Arise

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Organizing a manufacturer’s internal logistics and materials handling information can be a daunting task. Many companies store this detailed information within one or multiple spreadsheets or Access databases. The challenge with this approach is that part data is often obsolete, and it is difficult for multiple users to access simultaneously. In addition, the data is … Continued

Techniques for the Evaluation, Reduction, and Elimination of Excess Material Flow within Industrial Facilities

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The flow of material represents 2, and practically even 3, of the 7 wastes as defined by LEAN practitioners. As such, the methods for evaluating, reducing, and eliminating excess material handling are fundamental to any LEAN improvement initiative. The 7 wastes defined by LEAN practitioners include the following: 1. Overproduction 2. Waiting (reduced by eliminating … Continued

Techniques for the Evaluation, Reduction, and Elimination of Excess Material Flow within Industrial Facilities

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The flow of material represents 2, and practically even 3, of the 7 wastes as defined by LEAN practitioners. As such, the methods for evaluating, reducing, and eliminating excess material handling are fundamental to any LEAN improvement initiative. The 7 wastes defined by LEAN practitioners include the following: Material handling involves the Movement (relocation) of … Continued

Manufacturing Process Management (MPM)

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Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) represents a huge step in the quest to link product design with production electronically, in order to improve information quality and reduce time-to-market. Major strides have been made in recent years with the deployment of commercial applications capable of integrating the complicated and configurable BOM (Bill of Material) with that of … Continued