2017-05-26 18:04
The goals of businesses and manufacturers include seeking more ways to increase and generate more profits, promote synergy, expand their venture, and find ways to increase the efficiency and… Read More
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Factory Solutions teaches you tactics to improve your manufacturing process with systems such as lean manufacturing and six sigma.
2017-05-19 03:53
Maybe you have had the chance to ride in an old trolley like the ones that are used to travel and tour on the steep, hilly streets of San Francisco or a historical trolley tour in Philadelph… Read More
2017-05-17 02:01
There are so many tools out there when it comes to lean production and may be difficult to remember all of them. If you have ever been in a meeting while having a discussion with a group of… Read More
2017-05-14 02:35
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2017-04-16 00:48
Imagine that you own a bicycle shop, but you just started the business with very little money to carry a lot of inventory such as spare parts like extra wheels, chains, sprockets, inner tube… Read More
2017-04-10 23:30
There is a famous quote by former US President Harry S. Truman that goes, “I sit here all day trying to persuade people to do the things they ought to have sense enough to do without m… Read More
2017-04-08 21:25
Have you ever went shopping at a supermarket on a Saturday and the lines are so long, you wish to just leave your cart full of groceries right there in line and walk out the door? This type… Read More
2017-04-03 02:24
ABC Auto Supplier is a manufacturing company that produces safety components for the top automakers all over the world. In their production facility, standardized instructions for operators… Read More
2017-03-29 13:42
Sometimes, business terms can seem so complicated and boring, and when you hear the word cycle efficiency, you may be ready to tune yourself out from another boring business topic. However… Read More
2017-03-27 02:15
A commonly-used news story that the media loves to cover is when a famous company gets slapped with a product recall due to defects or malfunctions. If you think about the things you use in… Read More
2017-03-22 23:40
If you want to determine how a particular manufacturing process performs, there is a wide array of data about how many defective units it makes, how much variation there is from one unit to… Read More
2017-03-22 07:08
George Carlin, a famous American comedian who is often remembered for his funny one-liners, once said, “Just when I discovered life, they changed it.” Change is often a word that… Read More
2017-03-22 05:15
Let’s face it, being organized and focusing on a workplace that is more efficient and effective is not an easy task for anyone. This is the reason why Seiton, also known as Set in Orde… Read More
2017-03-22 04:50
There is an old joke that is often told in some offices that go, “Our office isn’t messy, we just like to make obstacle courses.” Wherever work is accomplished, a mess is p… Read More
2017-03-22 04:45
Seiso, also known as shiny clean, is a one-step cleaning procedure in the 5S method. This step’s major goal is to serve as a guideline to help organizations like hotels, factories, and… Read More
2017-03-22 04:41
Hopefully, you have become familiar enough with 5S by now to know the five Japanese terminologies for this process. The fifth step, Shitsuke, means “to sustain” or “sustain… Read More
2017-03-22 03:10
Seiri simple means to order things in a workplace. It is the sorting out of the required materials, commodities or equipment within an organization. The focus of Seiri seems to rest on the m… Read More
2017-03-20 13:00
During the past few years, there has been a lot of discussion about Lean Manufacturing and how it should be executed. Before Lean, the hot topic was Six Sigma, and many companies and busines… Read More
2017-03-20 12:00
Your work areas must adapt to changes in the processes taking place. Over time an organization will implement changes and innovations, such as new tools, materials, and procedures. All of th… Read More
2017-03-13 12:49
The theory of constraints is a method of determining the factor that limits a certain process. This limiting factor is referred to as constraint. In manufacturing, constraints are also known… Read More
2017-03-06 08:00
We want to achieve maximum equipment effectiveness and it's through employee involvement. That means management, operators, and maintenance. It's not just about maintenance, it's about getti… Read More
2017-02-27 14:00
Single minute exchange of dies is a system that allows you to alter your manufacturing process quickly and can involve many techniques or combinations of techniques. Most SMED strategies inc… Read More
2017-02-20 14:30
The kaizen concept was formalized in 1992 as part of the Toyota Production System, but it's roots go back much further. It's a Japanese word that simply means "continuous improvement" a… Read More
2017-02-17 14:00
Assembly line balancing can be thought of as a process for optimizing assembly lines to address certain factors, such as improving quality control. Organizing an assembly line can be a compl… Read More
2017-02-15 14:00
"Kaizen is a mindset!"Is what people say, however when people are first getting into lean manufacturing, it can be a little overwhelming. So I reached out to experts in the Lean Manuf… Read More
2017-02-13 14:30
A company that doesn't audit's it's own process is a company that can not succeed with their process. I've seen countless companies that are spending all their time putting out fires instead… Read More
2017-02-10 08:00
Lean manufacturing is a management strategy that strives to increase productivity while minimizing waste and keeping quality in control. Based on the principles of small and continued improv… Read More
2017-02-08 14:00
As a manufacturer, you are well aware that the job entails a large number of tasks and the best business owners are those that can multitask to keep up with supply and demand today's fast pa… Read More
2017-02-07 08:00
Manufacturing companies have to be open to changing their ways just to stay competitive in today's market. It might seem ridiculous, but customers are becoming increasingly picky and difficu… Read More
2017-02-06 14:00
Waste detracts from the value of your product. It costs you money! If your overhead costs for storing unneeded inventory, or customer service dealing with repetitive ordering issues, you are… Read More
2017-02-03 14:00
While there are a vast array of methods available to market your products, they all break down into push and pull strategies. Each strategy has its own benefits, and while there may be stage… Read More
2017-02-01 14:00
Selling, General and Administrative Expense(SG&A) is the term used in accounting to describe costs that associates with selling a product, brand or service as well as the overhead costs… Read More
2017-01-30 14:00
It is important that you pay close attention to the quality of your products. Businesses that produce poor quality products are rarely successful. There are several reasons for this. In… Read More
2017-01-27 14:00
Email marketing is a great way to get in touch with both current and prospective customers. However, it is viewed as somewhat negative thanks to the endless influx of spam that consumers are… Read More
2017-01-25 14:00
So, you have an idea for a product you want your company to manufacture. The designs are complete, and your team is all on board, now what? Your next step is developing what’s called a… Read More
2017-01-23 14:00
There is typically a general agreement that if something has failed at almost every attempt, either something is being done wrong or it’s potentially a bad idea. Lean implementation fa… Read More
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