by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is - at its most simple - a measurement of manufacturing productivity. Developed as a tenet of lean manufacturing, the aim of OEE is to provide metrics that can be used to improve a manufacturing process. Three components provide data when assessing OEE, as described at … [Read more...] about OEE Leads to SMART Solutions at PMC
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4DX Strategy Pushes Ideas to Goal Execution at GreenLeaf Industries
by Nancy Cates, contributing writer Plastics Business Every manager has done it: Look at the P&L sheets and analyze production. Consider customer comments and complaints. Prep for the meeting. Invite all the players to gather in one room. Review strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Brainstorm. Put ideas on the board. Stir the pot. Swap out this concept … [Read more...] about 4DX Strategy Pushes Ideas to Goal Execution at GreenLeaf Industries
From Melting to Molding — Analytical Techniques to Support Process Optimization and Quality Control in the Injection Molding Industry
by Mettler Toledo . Click Thumbnails to View Quality issues in injection-molded products can range from purely cosmetic to serious structural defects that affect product performance and function. These may be caused by problems, such as contamination, related to the raw materials themselves, how they are stored and/or handled by the manufacturer prior to … [Read more...] about From Melting to Molding — Analytical Techniques to Support Process Optimization and Quality Control in the Injection Molding Industry
Understanding the Flow of Inventory Management
by Grainger Editorial Staff Is a large percentage of your company's dollars going toward inventory? Managing inventory efficiently can help cut down on many costs that you may not even be aware of. Poor inventory control can lead to emergencies, such as running out of much needed materials. This can take time away from production, and finding a quick replacement part can be … [Read more...] about Understanding the Flow of Inventory Management
Part Design Considerations for Manufacturability Optimization
by Drew Rosek, TZERO CAE specialist RJG, Inc. Part concept and design are vital elements to the molding process. Because of this, manufacturers are highly encouraged to spend additional time analyzing the design before creating the mold. Significant opportunities to decrease waste and time-to-market can be achieved with some up-front work. Factors that should be well … [Read more...] about Part Design Considerations for Manufacturability Optimization