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The Importance Of Work Instructions For Assembly

At today’s production sites, linguistic and cultural barriers can make work instructions difficult to understand. Work instructions (WI) that rely on text, pictures and verbal information may not accurately convey the original intent to audiences with different backgrounds and experiences. As a result, production errors and rework can increase the cost production. It’s very important to deliver […]

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Standard Work Instructions And Standard Operation Procedures

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Take a walk through any manufacturing shop floor and you’ll notice carefully crafted documents that help workers achieve their daily goals. Standard operating procedures and standard work instructions are key to success in manufacturing. They can be improved upon through document reviews, audits, a disciplined problem-solving process and, most importantly, the input from the experts

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Mass hiring for production spikes

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In a year that featured otherwise solid job growth, manufacturing stood out as one sector that lagged behind. It’s not that the jobs aren’t there. Instead, it’s more a case where the manufacturers themselves are having a harder time filling positions. The hire rate was down as the industry struggles with a skills gap. The

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Relocation of production lines

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As the world economy has shifted in recent years, so choices about which parts of its manufacturing value chain will be produced where have become more complex, more critical and more dynamic. As well as labor costs and availability, companies are choosing manufacturing locations based on energy costs, logistics costs, tax implications and the impact

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Managing the departure of key knowledge holders

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For more than two centuries, the manufacturing industry has adopted new technologies and provided new jobs for workers. Today, the industry is experiencing exciting and exponential change, as technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly changing the workplace. While some predicted that these new technologies would eliminate jobs,

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Re-skilling manufacturing workers

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Just a few decades ago, technological skills were limited to information technology departments. In today’s tech-saturated world, however, these skills are necessary for virtually all employees. To fill internal skill gaps and ensure employees are up to speed on ever-changing technical knowledge, forward-thinking CEOs look toward continuous re-skilling and training programs. According to World Economic

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A manufacturing shift to a more demanding market

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Manufacturing is no longer simply about making physical products. Changes in consumer demand, the nature of products, the economics of production, and the economics of the supply chain have led to a fundamental shift in the way companies do business. Customers demand personalization and customization as the line between consumer and creator continue to blur.

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Manufacturing Trends Of The Future

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What’s next for Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing? What are the manufacturing trends of the future? This article considers the main trends, which include the use of smaller and more powerful robots and other areas. 1. Additive Manufacturing Advancements in additive manufacturing can help companies reduce energy costs, limit waste, and boost production. Plus, these

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Education 4.0

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It’s possible we have an education system that is trying to force humans to compete with machines. Consider mathematics. The math genius and a computer can calculate the same amount of data. The result can be the same, but I am pretty sure that the machine would be faster. Another example is chess. The best

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Examples of Industry 4.0 use cases

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How big is the Industry 4.0? Although the phrase seems vast, it can be defined. It is various technology innovations which can make your job easier and more comfortable. Bellow, you can find use cases that emphasize each of the 9 pillars of Industry 4.0. Managing Supply Chain Risk / Big Data One manufacturer is using

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