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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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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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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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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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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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The Just-in-Time Production System: Logistics, Inventory Management, Assembly Line, and Staffing Fundamentals
Discover the power of the "Just-in-Time" Production System in lean manufacturing. Uncover its core ideas, techniques, advantages, and disadvantages, along with real-world examples in this insightful article.
30 January 2024
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How Do You Measure Lean Manufacturing’s ROI? Costs, Benefits, and Metrics
Explore Lean Manufacturing's ROI: Uncover costs, benefits, and metrics vital for evaluation. Whether you're a business owner or curious mind, learn to assess the financial impact of lean practices here!
23 January 2024
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Unlocking Manufacturing Excellence: Your Comprehensive Guide to First Time Right (FTR)
Learn more about First Time Right: the manufacturing metric that evaluates the defect rate of a production process. Get aqcuainted with this quality management system, the DMAIC method, examples and the tools needed to achieve a defect-free production.
16 January 2024
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Kaizen in Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Tools, and Success Stories
Discover Kaizen: Transform your business with continuous improvement. Revolutionizing manufacturing, Kaizen slashes process times from 5 to 1 hour. Learn how to harness its power in any industry for lasting success.
08 January 2024
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Heijunka: Definition, Techniques, and Example
Heijunka, a lean manufacturing method, enhances efficiency and minimizes waste by balancing demand and production schedules. Integral to the Toyota Production System, it gains significance as manufacturing adapts to Industry 4.0 technologies.
02 January 2024
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Jidoka: Definition, Principles, and Examples in Lean Manufacturing
Experience seamless defect detection and resolution with Jidoka principles. Achieve flawless assembly lines effortlessly. Dive into Jidoka's principles, tools, and real-world examples in this insightful blog.
27 December 2023
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Agile Manufacturing vs Lean Manufacturing: Are They Different?
In today's fast-paced business environment, staying competitive and efficient is crucial for manufacturers. Two popular methodologies, Agile Manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing, have emerged as powerful strategies for optimizing production processes. But what exactly sets them apart? In this blog,
20 December 2023
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The Power of Digital Work Instructions Software in Manufacturing: Advantages, Implementations and Software Comparison
Explore the rise of digital work instructions replacing traditional paper-based methods. Uncover the advantages of digital work instruction software and compare various options in our comprehensive guide.
06 December 2023
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