Bringing great ideas to life is a process. In order to bring an idea to fruition, logistics management is used by an organization to plan out materials needed for implementation, production and more. Without planning, there’s chaos – and a good chance that the project will never actually get completed. What Is Logistics Management? Logistics…
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Workforce optimization is a difficult task for many business owners and HR managers, but it can produce long-term benefits. By breaking things down into simpler steps, the process also becomes much easier in the long run.
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The 5S theory is implemented to mitigate waste while maximizing productivity by keeping the work environment organized and utilizing visual cues to obtain more persistent outcomes.
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Value stream mapping or VSM is a lean production method for analyzing, designing, and managing the flow of materials and information to get a product or service to a customer. It relies on certain standardized symbols to note information flows and work streams. Those that add value to the process and to the customer are…
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Six Sigma is a set of techniques and management tools designed to improve quality and make business processes more efficient. It does this using statistics instead of relying on guesswork or intuition. Engineers at Motorola proposed this model in the 1980s. What does Six Sigma mean? In statistics, the Greek letter Sigma (σ) denotes standard…
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What is PPAP? PPAP is a procedure companies use to ensure that the quality of parts manufactured by suppliers is up to standard. PPAP is an acronym for Product Part Approval Process. It ensures the manufacture and supply of parts are consistent. PPAP originates from the automotive and aerospace manufacturing industry. PPAP involves an 18-step…
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APQP is an acronym for Advanced Product Quality Planning. The APQP process is all about making use of customer opinion and expectations during product planning. It involves clearly understanding what customers want from a product and then planning accordingly to meet their expectations. APQP is especially useful for companies involved in producing new and improved…
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In today’s world, the manufacturing process has become complex, and mass production of goods has presented a number of challenges. While some businesses thrived by making a lot of money, others struggled because they can’t comprehend how to cut costs and increase productivity. Manufacturers should follow these tips for mastering lean manufacturing in order to…
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There are various forms of staff recruitment methods. Some organizations use a direct hire system, while some use contract systems. The two systems of employment are effective depending on the needs of the company. How do you know which of the two is best for your organization? In this article, we discuss the advantages of…
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The Productivity Team is giving back during the fight against COVID-19 by offering free Manufacturing Engineering Consulting Services to companies that are looking to retool their facilities to produce medical supplies and equipment at this time. Please read the following message from our President: To learn more about how TPT is responding to the situation…
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