Many manufacturers have previously only focused on integrating Industry 4.0 technologies that had a direct impact on efficiency, cutting costs, and maximizing profit – upgrading and connecting equipment. However, those who are thriving in this era are taking a more holistic approach. They understand that digital transformation applied to all areas of business, most notably, […]
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A QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response code) is a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional barcode) first designed in 1994 for the automotive industry in Japan. A barcode is a machine-readable optical label that contains information about the item to which it is attached. In practice, QR codes often contain data for a locator,
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Did you know that one of the most common injuries in the workplace are back and spine injuries, with one of the main reasons for them being material handling? The improper treatment and storing of materials or performing related operations often results in costly injuries and should be specifically addressed in work instructions. Whether moving
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Measuring instruments must be set right and have clear work instructions. Each employee using the measuring instrument should know exactly what its purpose is, how to use it and how to leave it after done measuring. If your company has a laboratory or a production site, chances are you’ll run into some of such instruments.
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Writing and displaying work instructions has little meaning if you don’t know how to properly organize them. Has it ever happened to you that you couldn’t find the document you were searching for? Or have you stored it in a hurry and forgot where you put it? If you want to know more about this
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The importance of work instructions shows in guiding employees in the quality areas of training, reference, problem-solving and continuous improvement. However, work instructions are not just another »thing your company needs«. The content should be carefully generated, following specific guidelines on how to write work instructions. Writing clear and concise work instructions is crucial in
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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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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
Mass hiring for production spikes Read More
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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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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