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WEB4 days ago · How to Deliver on the Promise of Enterprise Performance with Better Integrated Automation. We need to be frank about productivity and the limitations of general-purpose platforms. Manufacturing.net provides manufacturing professionals with industry news, videos, trends, and analysis as well as …
The 12 Steps To Develop A HACCP Plan - Manufacturing.net
WEBOct 12, 2017 · First, the HACCP team provides a general description of the food, ingredients and processing methods. Then the method of distribution should be described along with information on whether the food is to be distributed frozen, refrigerated or at ambient temperature. 3. Identify the Intended Use and Consumers.
Five Types of Industrial Robots And How To Choose The Best Fit
WEBMar 15, 2018 · But even in this specific definition of the machinery, operators often refer to the types of robots in terms of their applications like handling robots, palletizing robots, packaging robots, etc. A simpler, more complete definition of robotic types can be narrowed down to five types: Cartesian, Cylindrical, SCARA, 6-Axis and Delta.
The 2009 Toyota Accelerator Scandal That Wasn’t What It Seemed
WEBAug 11, 2016 · Here’s the quick backstory on the “sticky pedal” crisis: In 2009, a man phoned 911 to report that his accelerator pedal was stuck and he couldn’t get the car to stop. He said his brakes weren’t working. Ultimately, his car crashed into another and then plunged into a ravine. Everyone inside the vehicle was killed.
The Pros & Cons Of Outsourced vs. In-House Maintenance
WEBMay 1, 2014 · The list below highlights the key advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing maintenance with particular reference to the following key factors: cost, work quality, obtaining expertise, tools, equipment and technology, risk reduction and management focus on core business. Advantages. Cost savings: Cost control is a driving issue for most ...
Compliance for Food-Grade Product Manufacturing
WEBJul 16, 2014 · Setting the Standard. Under the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards, major schemes (e.g., IFS PACsecure, the BRC Global Standard for Packaging, SQF Packaging, and FSSC 22000) provide guidance for the producers of packaging materials to ensure the safety and quality of food and non-food products.
The Importance Of 5S - Manufacturing.net
WEBMay 10, 2017 · The 5S system is part of Toyota’s Lean Manufacturing methodology designed to reduce waste within a facility. 5S is typically the first step towards eliminating waste from manufacturing processes and eventually leads to improving bottom line results. 5S is a foundation of kaizen, which is the practice of …
Stainless Steel in Food Manufacturing: Grade Selection and Care
WEBApr 14, 2016 · Stainless steel is used widely in food manufacturing, and for good reason. It is characterized by the addition of chromium — at least 10.5 percent of total composition. Chromium is highly reactive to oxygen environments and quickly forms a strong passivated barrier on its outer surface. This barrier is highly resilient and protects internal ...
The Principles Of Lean Manufacturing
WEBJun 14, 2016 · The Five Lean Manufacturing Principles. The five lean manufacturing principles are the foundation of Toyota’s success and can help businesses create products centered on what customers want. Identify Value. The first lean principle, identifying value, is also the first step in the journey to become lean. This step requires businesses to ...
Reshoring as a Supply Chain Strategy: The Pros and Cons
WEBJun 22, 2022 · A third strategy that is gaining momentum is reshoring – companies are scaling down their geographic production and manufacturing footprints and bringing more activity back to within their borders. The primary goal of reshoring is to regain control over the end-to-end supply chain. Companies are taking back some of what they’ve outsourced ...