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Lean Manufacturing

Get Lean: Choose Better Tools, Compress Time, Deliver On Time

On-time delivery is a nuanced metric connected to so many layered areas of manufacturing—and decisions made all the way down on the shop floor.

Metalworking

How a Deadly Bridge Collapse May Bring Home U.S. Manufacturing

Supply chain disruptions like the bridge collapse that blocked the Port of Baltimore in early 2024 are heightening interest in reshoring American manufacturing.  

Lean Manufacturing

How to Balance MRO Purchasing and Inventory Management

Inventory management may still feel like a back-office responsibility, but when tooling tracking is aligned with lean manufacturing practices, it can be an excellent path to operational success.

Lean Manufacturing

How to Effectively Utilize OEE in Your Industrial Metal-Cutting Organization

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More and more industrial metal-cutting companies are measuring overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Lean Manufacturing

How to Lean In on Total Cost of Ownership in MRO

Does your company make MRO buying decisions mainly on piece price? Two easy-to-grasp case studies reveal why total cost of ownership could save you money, time and labor in the long run.

Lean Manufacturing

How to Reduce Tooling Cost and Maximize Manufacturing ROI

Here’s what you need to know to accurately assess your tooling investments and boost your product margins and profit.

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