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Waste Management

Waste Management

Waste management in factories involves collecting, transporting, treating, and disposing of different types of waste. This includes solid waste, wastewater, hazardous waste, and emissions. Proper […]

Lean for manufacturing

Lean for manufacturing

Lean for Manufacturing, also known as Lean Production, is a management philosophy that was created in Japan in the 1950s and then spread worldwide. The […]

BOM

BOM

BOM (Bill of Materials), also known as a materials list, is one of the fundamental tools used in the production process. It is a document […]

Indirect Costs

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs constitute a significant element of the cost structure of manufacturing firms. In contrast to direct costs, which can be unequivocally attributed to specific […]

Process mapping

Process mapping

Process mapping is a recommended practice in business management that helps organizations understand and improve their operations. It involves developing a visual representation of the […]

Six Sigma

Six Sigma

Six Sigma, as a quality management system, is an integral part of modern business. Since its inception in the 1980s, Six Sigma has gained significant […]

Ishikawa diagram

Ishikawa diagram

The Ishikawa diagram, also known as the Cause and Effect diagram or Fishbone diagram, is a tool used to identify and analyze the causes of […]

TQM

TQM

TQM – What does it involve? The quality of products and services is crucial for the success of businesses and customer satisfaction. In the current […]

Gantt chart

Gantt chart

The Gantt chart is one of the most popular tools in project management. It is a graphical tool that allows for displaying the project schedule […]

Sustainable development

Sustainable development

Sustainable development is a concept that has been gaining increasing popularity in the business world for some time now. It involves developing a company in […]

KPI

KPI

KPI (s) help businesses track their progress and make informed decisions Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, are quantifiable metrics that organizations use to evaluate their […]

ESG Meaning

ESG Meaning

ESG Meaning: Understanding the Building Blocks of Sustainable Development The Growing Significance of Sustainable Investing Investors are increasingly recognizing the need to align their investment […]

Production capacity

Production capacity

Production capacity Best Practices for Managing and Optimizing Production Capacity With the ever-increasing expectations of customers for faster delivery times and higher product quality, companies […]

Predictive Analytics

Predictive Analytics

Embracing Predictive Analytics for Demand Forecasting in Logistics Companies striving to stay competitive must effectively predict customer demand, optimize their operations, and ensure efficient inventory […]

Lean Thinking

Lean Thinking

Lean thinking in factory layout and design for improved efficiency Definition of Lean Thinking and its Origins Lean thinking, also known as lean manufacturing or […]

Data-Driven Decision

Data-Driven Decision

Data-Driven Decision Harnessing the Power of Data-Driven Decision Making: A Game-Changer for Manufacturing Industry Leaders In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, manufacturing industry leaders face […]

Resource Management

Resource Management

Resource Management The Role of IT Systems in Resource Management of a Manufacturing Company In an increasingly competitive global market, companies need to efficiently allocate […]

IoT Technology

IoT Technology

IoT Technology Utilizing IoT Technology for Advanced Equipment Maintenance IoT technology refers to the network of interconnected devices that can collect and exchanging data through […]

Predictive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Predictive Maintenance The Role of Predictive Maintenance in Reducing Downtime Among various maintenance strategies, predictive maintenance has emerged as a powerful tool in minimizing downtime […]

Reducing labor costs

Reducing labor costs

Reducing labor costs Strategies for Reducing Labor Costs Without Compromising Quality for Producers With increasing competition and cost pressures, finding effective strategies to reduce labor […]

Cost optimization

Cost optimization

Cost optimization in production Cost optimization in production refers to the process of minimizing expenses while maximizing efficiency and output. It involves identifying and implementing […]

Profitability analysis

Profitability analysis

Profitability Analysis: A Critical Insight in Manufacturing Companies Importance of profitability analysis Profitability analysis plays a crucial role for manufacturing companies. There is a need […]

Kanban manufacturing

Kanban manufacturing

Kanban manufacturing is a workflow management method that originated in Japan. The word “kanban” literally means “visible card” or “signal.” In simple terms, the method […]

Forklift orders

Forklift orders

Forklift orders – characeristics Good organization of forklifts and effective management of their orders are key elements of effective and efficient logistics in a company. […]

Cost leadership strategy

Cost leadership strategy

A cost leadership strategy is one that focuses on reducing production and service costs to achieve higher levels of productivity and higher profits. Cost leadership […]

SCOR

SCOR

SCOR (Supply-Chain Operations Reference-model) is a supply chain operations model approved by the US Supply-Chain Council. It is a standard, cross-industry diagnostic tool for supply […]

Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance includes activities and processes aimed at ensuring maximum efficiency of machinery and equipment. This efficiency means maximizing the use of available machine time to […]

Production control

Production control

Production control and improvement We support manufacturing companies by providing dedicated software for production improvement and control. The system’s operation is designed to immediately signal […]

ANDON system

ANDON system

The Andon system is primarily used to streamline the production process. It enables automatic detection of production irregularities and immediate, simple communication of failures in […]

What is an MES system?

What is an MES system?

Industry 4.0 has ushered in a new industrial era. Its manifestation is a new approach to factory and warehouse management. Effective management of production and […]