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Eliminating the Seven Deadly Wastes

Eliminating the Seven Deadly Wastes

Manufacturers should evaluate processes to reduce hidden causes of waste
Brian Neuwirth
December 4, 2019
Waste, in lean terms, is any activity that does not add value to the product while costing a manufacturer money and resources. From active losses to missed opportunities, these wastes are so common in manufacturing operations that they are often overlooked.
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Using Labels to Optimize 5S

Using Labels to Optimize 5S

Denell Gibson
August 7, 2019
A linchpin of any lean manufacturing effort, 5S programs help to reduce waste and optimize productivity through better work-place organization.
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How To Build Stronger Structures In Less Time, Convey Difficult To Handle Totes and Products, and Stop Using Your Factory Floor as a Warehouse

March 7, 2016

 Creform, the original pipe & joint material handling system helps assemblers be more productive and lower overall material handling costs by offering them a variety of unique products. 


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Workstations: Drawers vs. Shelving

John Alfieri
January 6, 2015

Flexible drawer storage cabinets can save time and floor space.


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Framing Forms Backbone of Medical Device Manufacturing

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Jim Camillo
April 1, 2014

 As orthopedic and medical device technology evolves, so do the manufacturing processes of industry leaders like Acumed. 


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Honey-Dos and the Assembly Line

Has a hobby or home improvement project ever informed your work on the assembly line?
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John Sprovieri
May 6, 2013

A recent wordworking project has given me a greater appreciation of assembly line challenges. Has a home project ever informed your work in the assembly plant?


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Reborn Company Reshores Harness Manufacturing Jobs

From the 1960s through the 1990s, business was humming at Northwest Regulator Supply in Portland, OR.
March 1, 2013

Unfortunately, like many OEMs, Northwest Regulator Supply was struggling by the start of the 21st century.


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Prescribing a Dose of Lean Logic

Medical device assemblers are slowly adopting lean manufacturing principles.
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Austin Weber
January 3, 2013

Over the last decade, lean manufacturing has been prescribed as a cure-all in a wide variety of industries.


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Free Webinar to Discuss Best Practices for 5S

October 24, 2012

PORTLAND, OR—Graphic Products Inc. is hosting a webinar, “5S Best Practices” today, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. Eastern time.


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Ergonomic Workstations Transform Cable Manufacturer

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John Sprovieri
July 2, 2012
A process re-evaluation and new technical furnishings inspire assemblers at a Southern California cable manufacturer.


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