Articles by Austin Weber

Quality Initiative Transforms Chrysler Belvidere

April 26, 2012
Chrysler Group LLC is betting big on its new Dodge Dart compact sedan, which hits dealer showrooms in June.


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New Belvidere Body Shop Boosts Productivity

April 26, 2012
The Dodge Dart compact sedan differs significantly from the two other vehicles that are built at Chrysler’s Belvidere, IL, assembly plant—the Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot sport utility vehicle.


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Chrysler Rethinks Its Belvidere Plant

April 2, 2012
Fiat design and lean thinking transform an old factory.


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Are Cellular Layouts Always Best?

March 30, 2012
Many people associate lean manufacturing with U-shaped workcells.


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9 Line Layout Mistakes to Avoid

March 30, 2012
Traditionally, plant layout has focused on linear lines and process-based departments.


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Line Layout Kaizen

March 30, 2012
Kaizen is a basic lean tool that can be applied to many things, including plant layout.


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You Can’t Beat a Good Old Mockup

March 30, 2012
A wide variety of digital tools and computer simulation software is available for creating plant layouts.


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Is Reshoring Near the 'Tipping Point'?

March 26, 2012

Improving U.S. competitiveness and rising costs in China will put the U.S. in a strong position within three years to add up to 1 million manufacturing jobs in seven industries.


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A Down-to-Earth Ergonomic Solution

March 15, 2012

Engineers from GM and NASA have developed a new glove that can reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury.


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Deere Invests in Waterloo Plant

March 7, 2012
If there’s a “ground zero” for tractor manufacturing, it’s Deere’s assembly plant in Waterloo, IA. The multi-building operation includes a foundry, a drive train assembly line, an engine assembly line and a final assembly line.


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