Azumuta recently took part in Hannover Messe 2024, the most important international event and hot spot for industrial transformation. Here’s what we learned at the event.
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.
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.
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:
The Just-in-Time Production System: Logistics, Inventory Management, Assembly Line, and Staffing Fundamentals
The “Just-in-Time” Production System is a popular jargon among lean manufacturing practitioners. It can deliver razor-sharp cost-cutting benefits that no other system could match. Yet, it’s also an incredibly challenging system to follow. In this article, we explore the core ideas of the just-in-time production system, its techniques, its advantages & disadvantages, and examples to illustrate its application in the real world.
How Do You Measure Lean Manufacturing’s ROI? Costs, Benefits, and Metrics
This blog delves into the world of lean manufacturing and explors how to measure its return on investment (ROI). We uncover the essential costs, benefits, and metrics that play a crucial role in evaluating the effectiveness of lean practices. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or simply curious about lean manufacturing, this article provides valuable insights on how to assess the financial impact of implementing lean principles.
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.
Kaizen in Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Tools, and Success Stories
Kaizen is a powerful tool for continuous improvement that can be used by businesses of all sizes and in all industries. By following the principles and techniques of Kaizen, you can create a culture of continuous improvement that will help you achieve your goals and exceed your customers’ expectations. Kaizen has revolutionized manufacturing. Processes that previously took 5 hours to complete can be shortened to 1 hour, thanks to Kaizen. If you’re not familiar with the concept, let this blog be your guide to explain what Kaizen and how it can be used.
Heijunka: Definition, Techniques, and Example
Heijunka is a lean manufacturing technique that helps businesses to improve efficiency and reduce waste by leveling demand and production schedules. It is a key principle of the Toyota Production System and is expected to become even more important in the future as manufacturing businesses embrace Industry 4.0 technologies.
Jidoka: Definition, Principles, and Examples in Lean Manufacturing
Wouldn’t it be great if defective products can be automatically detected & resolved immediately? Well, that’s precisely what will happen if your plant conforms to the Jidoka principles. These principles can ensure a defect-free assembly line. Learn about Jidoka, its principles, tools, and examples in this blog article.