Older than OscarFamily-owned, fifth-generation manufacturer Irwin Seating Co., headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich. has been thinking about the comfort and functionality of the public seating it has manufactured for more than 100 years. The company's 35 presses are used to stamp the components that support the seats, mount them to the floor, and attach them to the backs; as well as pivots, brackets, and other... Read More... |
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Why lean manufacturing won't make you rich — Part IIManufacturers often believe at least one of three common lean manufacturing misconceptions. Knowing about these misconceptions and understanding why they're not true will help set you on a path to incorporating lean tools into your manufacturing structure. Read More... |
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On the cusp of recoveryIn 2009, show attendees cut through the fluff and focused on what matters: preparing for the recovery. Read More... |
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Creating a time analysis to measure shop floor efficiencyA time analysis in a fabrication business is much more than just a study of labor functions. When done correctly, time analysis considers the total picture of an operation. Read More... |
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10 steps to successful value stream mappingValue stream mapping is an invaluable tool used to identify waste in day-to-day operations. Fortunately smaller companies can follow 10 specific steps to prepare for and achieve value stream mapping. Read More... |
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