by Tim Floyd | May 6, 2024 | Continuous Improvement, Ergonomics, Lean Solutions
As organizations set out on a cellular manufacturing journey, a critical question emerges: Are you seeking to create a manufacturing model cell, or are you striving to cultivate a cell that will serve as a blueprint for future operational excellence? This distinction...
by Tim Floyd | Dec 15, 2021 | Continuous Improvement
Manufacturers across the nation are looking for faster, more efficient ways to streamline processes and production. While automation seems to be top of mind for most, it’s also an expensive investment that some may not be ready to take on. Luckily, there are other...
by Tim Floyd | Aug 7, 2018 | Continuous Improvement
I was walking a customer’s plant recently and trying to convince them why they should switch to small totes from large bins. We discussed the benefits to operator ergonomics, product mix, production scheduling, material delivery, inventory, and on and on. I could tell...
by Tim Floyd | Mar 6, 2018 | Continuous Improvement
Although the terms lean manufacturing and continuous improvement are thrown around and used interchangeably, they are not the same. Lean manufacturing is a business operating system, originating from the Toyota System, with applications across industries. Continuous...
