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The World Class Manufacturing solution in the Fiat Chrysler Automenses system (Part 1) ...
In FCA the method has been used for over ten years. It has created over 66,000 projects, valuing 22,000 best practices; has trained about 1,600 specialists who have developed 336 tools for this purpose. According to FCA, the method pursued by the company is based on seven fundamental values. It is...
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World Class Manufacturing: The method for continuous improvement
The WCM is based on three fundamental factors: The management by processes , that is the possibility of visualizing the entire process of product creation; The Kaizen , that is a change in small steps that interests the staff; and finally, The involvement of all, in the sense that (read Pela again) quality management must be “total”: it...
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Kaizen Case Study: Siemens Oostkamp
Siemens Oostkamp produces electronic components such as relays, connectors, and coils. The combination of fewer orders from their parent company and increasingly intense global competition forced them to look for new markets. On his first tour of the plant, the kaizen consultant asked the supervisors if specific information was available, such...
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Eight Steps To Practical Problem Solving
The art of problem solving is constantly trying to evolve and be re-branded by folks in various industries. While the new way might very well be an effective method in certain applications. A tried and true way of identifying and solving problems is the eight steps to practical problem solving developed...
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How to improve job methods
A practical plan to help you produce greater quantities of quality products in less time, by making the best use of manpower, machines, and materials now available. Step I – Break down the job. 1. List all details of the job exactly as done by the present method2. Be sure details include...
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Application of science and technology to increase competitive advantage in the market (Part ...
Data analysis In order to fully grasp the performance of the business, meticulous data analysis needs special attention. It is even more important to go along with standard analysis, which helps businesses compare themselves with competitors in terms of: website traffic, customer percentage or employee engagement in the company’s overall business....
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Advantages of Fibre-reinforced polymer compared to traditional building materials
Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP), also Fibre-reinforced plastic, is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres. The fibres are usually glass, carbon, or aramid, although other fibres such as paper or wood or asbestos have been sometimes used. The polymer is usually an epoxy, vinylester or polyester thermosetting plastic,...
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JC GIBBONS: Improving Worker Skills and Operations With Training
In 1959, John Clifton Gibbons used his entire life savings to purchase some screw machining equipment. From that bold investment, JC Gibbons Manufacturing, Inc. (www.jcgibbons.com) was born. Nearly 60 years later, this machining company is still owned by the Gibbons family. JC Gibbons Manufacturing provides high quality precision CNC machining services...
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HILITE INTERNATIONAL: A company Laser-Focused on zero defects
Hilite International is an automotive supply chain manufacturer, specializing in the development and production of systems and components to improve fuel consumption and reduce emissions. Based in Marktheidenfeld, Germany, the company employs 1,400 employees across eight locations in Europe, North America, and Asia—270 at the Whitehall, Michigan facility. Today, Hilite offers...
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Application of science and technology to increase competitive advantage in the market (Part ...
In the world today, many companies have been successful thanks to technology business. It can be said that business strategies and scientific and technological advances always go hand in hand in the new era, so the amount of money invested in high technology to increase the competitiveness in the market is...
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