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An in-depth look at Azumuta's IT infrastructure, covering platform architecture, secure authentication, API integrations, and deployment options. Discover how Azumuta connects systems, tools, and devices for streamlined, efficient, and secure manufacturing operations.
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Guide to Azumuta’s IT Infrastructure
An in-depth look at Azumuta's IT infrastructure, covering platform architecture, secure authentication, API integrations, and deployment options. Discover how Azumuta connects systems, tools, and devices for streamlined, efficient, and secure manufacturing operations.
29 November 2024
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The Ultimate Guide to Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Benefits, Examples, and How to Implement It

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Takt Time: What Is It and How to Calculate It?
Takt time is the heartbeat of efficient production. Learn how this lean manufacturing concept aligns output with customer demand, reduces waste, and keeps your production line running smoothly. Dive into its principles, calculations, and strategies.
29 October 2024
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How to Apply Lean Principles in High-Mix, Low-Volume Manufacturing?
High-mix, low-volume manufacturing produces a diverse range of products in small quantities. Facing challenges in supply chain and workforce training, how could manufacturers optimize production with lean principles?
17 May 2024
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Training in Heavy & Light Industries: What’s the Difference?
What are the differences in frontline employee training for heavy industry vs light industry? Learn about the differences, with examples.
10 May 2024
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Heavy Industry vs Light Industry: What’s the Difference?
In this article, we will do a heavy industry vs light industry comparison. We will analyze their definitions, characteristics, and industry examples.
30 April 2024
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What Is Heavy Industry?
Learn more about heavy industry: its definition, examples, and the common characteristics of heavy industrial manufacturing.
23 April 2024
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Azumuta Is Now Compatible With BarTender!
Azumuta is now compatible with BarTender- the professional batch label design & printing software. See how you can benefit from this plug-and-play integration!
17 April 2024
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What Is Light Industry?
What is light industry? Check out its definition, characteristics, and examples of light industry sectors.
09 April 2024
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How to Prepare Your Team for an IATF 16949 Certification?
Know more about IATF internal auditor training. See which materials are needed, how to create an IATF audit checklist, assess their expertise, and standardize the improvements that you’ve made.
29 March 2024
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How to Get an IATF 16949 Certification?
What is the IATF 16949 certification? What should you prepare to pass their audit and become an IATF 16949-certified manufacturer? Learn more in this article!
21 March 2024
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What Is IATF 16949 Certification? [Free Template!]
Learn more about IATF 16949, its clauses, its comparison with ISO 9001, and how you can use an automated quality management system to obtain this certification.
12 March 2024
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What Is Standard Work? [Free Templates!]
In this article, we will cover what is standard work, its benefits, and provide you with some examples. We will also explain about the 3 elements of standard work and compile them into a checklist.
05 March 2024
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How to Fulfill the Belgian Federal Learning Account Requirements With Azumuta
Azumuta is your online corporate training platform to fulfill the Belgian Federal Learning Account requirements. Azumuta’s skill matrix software functions as an employee training tool and keeps track of your employee training history.
27 February 2024
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  • Lean Manufacturing
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Boosting Efficiency With Interactive Work Instructions
Discover the cutting-edge world of Interactive Work Instructions. Explore the defining characteristics of IWIs, their transformative impact on the industry, and practical tips for integrating these powerful tools into your operations.
20 February 2024
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A factory floor with robotic arms assembling solar panels on a conveyor belt. The yellow robotic arms are precisely placing and adjusting the blue solar panels under bright ceiling lights in a clean, modern industrial setting.
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  • Lean Manufacturing
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The Ultimate Guide to Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Benefits, Examples, and How to Implement It
What is lean manufacturing? What is its main objective? And how to implement it? Know more about lean manufacturing, its principles, tools, and benefits. Learn from real-life case studies and lean manufacturing-practicing companies in our latest article.
13 February 2024
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The 8 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing: Examples and How to Reduce Their Impact in Your Factory
Did you know that there are 8 forms of waste that covertly drain your factory’s resources? Yet, what are these 8 forms of waste? How to spot them? And how can you eliminate them from your factory once and for all? Check out our latest article on the 8 lean manufacturing wastes:
06 February 2024
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