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Batch and queue is the hallmark of a mass production system. Parts are processed, moved in large quantities to the next process, wait for their turn, are processed, and moved as a batch to the next process.

Here’s something you can cut out and hang on your bulletin board if you run a manufacturing company, large or small. I’ve spent nearly 60 years thinking about the factory floor, and here’s how I believe it should be run.

Dunnage used to ship and process automotive parts on the shop floor is a key component in the overall manufacturing process, yet it is often overlooked when companies are working to make lines lean and green. Today, it is important that manufacturers know that most dunnage used to transport parts from start to finish can be reused for the lifetime of production.

Waste isn’t to be found only in a company’s operations and manufacturing activities. It can be a drag on innovation in the R&D department as well. As businesses in every sector make their way through an uncertain economy, launching new products that deliver value to customers and create new revenue streams is a critical but difficult task.

Stability on the floor, and all of the subsequent positives associated with stability, are the objectives of this lean tool

Women in Manufacturing (WiM) is adding 20 members to its board while WiM Education Foundation adds 21.

After supply chain shortages, executives point to public health crises and cyberattacks among leading concerns.

The company estimates more than 600 jobs to be created at its Georgia plant.

A site has yet to be chosen for Addionics’ first plant, which is expected to begin production in 2027.

A smart manufacturing philosophy that emphasizes value and minimizes waste