Tag: lean manufacturing

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the topics that resonated most with our readers. This year’s most-read blogs highlight the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s manufacturing landscape, from enhancing efficiency to improving safety and embracing innovation. These articles tackle critical issues like adopting lean principles, optimizing energy use, and selecting the right tools to drive success. They also showcase strategies for improving safety, enhancing customization, and fostering customer-centric practices — all essential for staying competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

It only takes a few minutes of browsing the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website to see that the data on worker injuries in manufacturing settings is concerning. From those numbers, it’s clear that injuries and fatalities are a significant problem — for the employees involved, of course, and their employers. Fortunately, manufacturers can take steps to protect their workers from painful, often debilitating, sometimes fatal incidents. One of the most impactful actions is implementing industrial manipulators, like lift-assist devices and material handling systems.

Manufacturing companies always seek innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety. Implementing industrial manipulators is one of the best ways to achieve those distinct yet related goals. Lift-assist devices are particularly helpful, simplifying operations that are physically taxing, repetitive, and sometimes dangerous when completed manually.

In some contexts, the term “lean” can have negative connotations. People typically interpret a lean year for a business to be one where revenues are down. However, manufacturers are increasingly discovering that becoming leaner in their operations is a very good thing! This article delves into the concept of lean manufacturing — what it is, how it benefits companies, and the techniques and systems that support this idea in production processes

Embarking on a new year, the pulse of our community echoes a resounding commitment to innovation and excellence. As we reflect on the trends that defined 2023, a commonality emerges from our most popular blogs: an unwavering pursuit of efficiency and safety within manufacturing facilities and warehouses. […]

If you’re considering just-in-time manufacturing or looking to optimize your procedures further, the key is to have the right tools and tactics in place.

Even if experts anticipate the upcoming recession being mild, manufacturers can't afford to be caught off-guard by another economic shakeup.

Future-proofing in manufacturing refers to adapting warehouse and business practices to adapt to the nature of the changing industry landscape.

What does the success of your manufacturing business look like? It depends on how quickly you can adapt to the new systems that have become standard in the wake of the pandemic.

Cellular manufacturing, or “one-piece-flow,” goes beyond lean manufacturing, offering increased efficiency and control over production.

In the fast-paced, ever-changing industries that fall under the umbrella of manufacturing, warehouses are consistently under pressure for improved efficiency and performance.