Operations

The food production process is rarely as simple as farm-to-table. The materials start at farms and travel to various places like factories, and processing plants... Read more

Operational availability, or OA, is a yardstick applied across various industries, including engineering. It measures how often a system is working compared to how often... Read more

These days, everything’s smart: smartphones, smart cars, smart homes, smartwatches, smart cat litter trays. The smart craze is justified by the results, as connecting key devices to the... Read more

The history of Kaizen, or Kaizen Blitz, is well-documented. The inventor of Kaizen, Masaaki Imai, was a managerial theorist and consultant on the Toyota production... Read more

For a leader to grow, they must understand their core duties in detail. To obtain a clear vision of all duties, companies develop strong systems... Read more

Data is everywhere and allows manufacturing companies to improve production processes dramatically. The issue, however, is this: Manufacturing companies struggle to implement tools to harvest... Read more

The Japanese are notorious for their dedication to work. In fact, Tokyo tops the list of the most overworked cities in the world. Many would... Read more

Consistency is a core principle of building sound manufacturing processes. Consistency is critical for continuous improvement. It helps reduce human error and waste, which is... Read more

Developing a near-flawless production strategy is essential to staying competitive in the rapidly evolving world of manufacturing. To stay competitive, companies often use continuous improvement... Read more