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How to Digitize Kitting in Your Manufacturing Processes
Learn how kitting in manufacturing organizes production, minimizes errors, and improves efficiency. The shift from paper-based methods to digital tools like Azumuta supportsmore accurate and effective kitting processes. Read here how and why.
17 January 2025
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The Ultimate Guide to Skills Matrix & Training
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The Ultimate Guide to Digital Work Instructions
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The Ultimate Guide to Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Benefits, Examples, and How to Implement It

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Deloitte’s Take on the Future of European Manufacturing
Are changeover times eating up valuable production hours? Dive into strategies to streamline transitions, equip your team for success, and turn time spent switching gears into an opportunity for greater efficiency and impact.
20 December 2024
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How to Reduce Changeover Time in Manufacturing in 5 Steps
Are changeover times eating up valuable production hours? Dive into strategies to streamline transitions, equip your team for success, and turn time spent switching gears into an opportunity for greater efficiency and impact.
12 December 2024
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  • Lean Manufacturing
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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  • Audits & Digital Checklists
  • Lean Manufacturing
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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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