Abstract: Traditional lean manufacturing (LM) material waste and immaterial (time and effort) reduction targets may not be of significant value for complex manufacturing. A competitive advantage in ...

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FL Technics is highlighting the company’s implementation of LEAN principles across its heavy maintenance facilities. The company notes that this change has improved turnaround times and helped to ...

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I just finished spending three days with a man named Josh Springer, inventor of “Bottoms Up,” a draft beer dispensing system that fills the glass from the bottom. It’s probably the coolest invention I ...

To reduce costs in auto parts manufacturing, focus on improving efficiency, optimizing production processes, and strengthening supply chain management. Think about the last time you bought a car or ...

Scientists in China claim the country is transitioning into a revolutionary new era of aerospace manufacturing. According to a report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the new form of ...