One metric of lean manufacturing tracks is production capacity because the goal of the methodology is to reduce waste and produce only what’s needed. Waste, in terms oflean manufacturing, is anything that doesn’t add value to the customer. Therefore, lean manufacturing techniques help production...
Different titration techniques are used for analyses of the nitrating acids in three different industrial processes, namely in the production of glycerol trinitrate (nitrate ester, C-ONO 2), trinitrotoluene (nitro group, C-NO 2) and trimethylene trinitramine (nitramine, N-NO 2). The ...
Have a Contingency Plan:You can identify and prepare for resource constraints, but there are always going to be resource management issues that come out of the blue. Don’t let it sideline you. Have a Plan B, C or D for the unexpected. You might not know what will happen, but you sh...
Production Engineering Technician 3M Company 02/2014-12/2021 Drove a product redesign project that improved overall efficacy of a key component, resulting in a patent award and a 30% cost reduction per unit. Pioneered the use of additive manufacturing techniques for rapid prototyping, slashing develo...
Does Mass Production Produce Quality Items? It can. As Henry Ford proved, very complex products can be made successfully using assembly line techniques. However, if there are unforeseen problems with an element of your product, that issue can be replicated thousands of times before it may be no...
The food production industry is a broad field with many specializations. You’ll find workers from all walks of life—from those just getting their feet wet to seasoned managers. And depending on your role, it's crucial tochoose a formatthat fits you and your current experience level. This ...
A to Z Testing in Production: TiP Methodologies, Techniques, and Examples Testing in production (TiP) is a set of software testing methodologies that utilizes real users and production environments in a way that both leverages the diversity of production, while mitiga...
The internet connects people and information. By using network communications on the factory floor, manufacturers can create closed-loop feedback and precision tuning electronically instead of manually. This reduces maintenance costs and improves the overall efficiency of production. The ability to have ...
A stakeholder is a person, like any other member of the project, and some are easier to manage than others. You’ll have to learn to usestakeholder mappingtechniques to identify who your key stakeholders are and make sure you meet their requirements. ...
The master production schedule is a vital tool in make-to-stock manufacturing environments where a demand forecast drives production planning. As an MPS is often used as the main driver of production activity, it needs to be accurate and viable for it to have a positive effect on the ...