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Significant savings by focusing on process management and scrap disposal (Part 1)
According to Lavoisier’s principle, nothing is created, everything is transformed (ie, ne se cree, tout se transforme). Turning them into raw materials will save basic resources like minerals, agricultural products, seafood or forestry products. Currently, these fabrics are popular with consumers because they are comfortable, light, less dirty and very warm....
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Application of TPM at well-known manufacturers in the world (Part 2)
Today, TPM is applied on an increasing scale in areas such as office TPM and technical TPM, and its value is also expanded not only in the field of maintenance, but also in supporting the management. Since the philosophy of TPM, it is considered that a machine stop for making a...
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Leveraging the data – Solutions to reduce waste in production (Part 2)
Only about 15% of the data obtained by statistical process control shows the benefits when the product is delivered to the distribution. These data enable managers to operate the process more efficiently, set up troubleshooting instructions, and minimize damage if an incident occurs. In fact, most organizations don’t look at the...
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Leveraging the data – Solutions to reduce waste in production (Part 1)
InfinityQS® is a leading data collection, inventory and analysis service provider for manufacturers around the world. InfinityQS® process improvement solutions often revolve around the application of automation and technical analysis to better control quality. The role of technical guidelines for quality Many years ago, InfinityQS worked with a beverage manufacturer with...
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Single Piece Flow Spells Success at L.B. Foster Threaded Products
Imagine you get the green light to build a new facility in which to manufacture your products in the most optimal way possible. What would it look like? Where would you place your equipment? Would the manufacturing plant and processes be significantly different from how you operate today? A handful of...
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Application of TPM at well-known manufacturers in the world (Part 1)
The goal of a Total productive maintenance (TPM) is to ensure optimum conditions for equipment operation and use. The TPM approach is part of the lean manufacturing concept. In fact, the TPM system offers the optimal combination of efficient use of production machines and the cost of maintaining them in good...
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Planned maintenance percentage PMP
Planned maintenance percentage PMP is a crucial maintenance metric calculating the amount of planned vs. unplanned maintenance at a facility. In other words, it tells you if you’re controlling maintenance or if maintenance is controlling you. Tracking, analyzing, and improving PMP leads to improved processes, less downtime, better schedules, and optimized...
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Coca-Cola Employs SAP’s Blockchain to Enhance Supply Chain Productivity
Coke One North America (CONA), the IT platform of the North American beverages company giant Coca-Cola, is implementing the blockchain technology of the German software firm SAP. The aim is to improve the company’s complex production process and supply chain operation by increasing efficiency, bringing transparency in inventory and enabling faster...
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How to Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to Reduce Manufacturing Losses
Total Productive Maintenance is a comprehensive manufacturing improvement program focused on improving the effectiveness of plant equipment through increasing equipment availability, avoiding breakdowns, reducing operating delays, and enhancing output quality with the ultimate goal of accomplishing production with zero defects. While the benefits might sound appealing, implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program...
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Introducion of lean management systems integrating technology 4.0 (Part 3)
Of the four groups of elements that make up a lean system, the Control and human factors play the most important role. Control and human factors Industry 4.0 is a good platform for implementing TPM (Total Performance Maintenance) with automatic error and failure notification systems. At the same time, the error...
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