We quite often get calls, or find ourselves in a conversation where somebody is inevitably asking, “What’s the leanest way to lay out my factory”? This is always a delicate subject because it is ...

Whether you’re just starting out or already knee-deep in conveyor belts, refining your factory layout can make or break your production flow. From tiered starter setups to advanced scaling strategies, ...

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Lean manufacturers have a leg up on speeding products to market, reducing costs and keeping customers happy. In this overview, I’ll share how to engineer, set up and manage the project for a lean ...

Space is a key asset in any manufacturing operation. It’s typically a scarce resource: not enough in the right places, too much in the wrong places, and often of poor quality i.e., the wrong shape, ...

With the advent of higher gas and oil prices, solid fuel is making a comeback. Solid fuel plants must overcome several obstacles, however, including higher capital costs, longer construction periods ...

Factory-simulation software is so sophisticated, it is now possible to simulate individual tools used during the production process. In today's highly competitive marketplace, manufacturers use the ...

When constructing a chiller plant, there are several decisions to be made regarding design, equipment selection, and processes. These choices can be influenced by budget constraints and space ...