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Why Rising Commodity Prices Increase Pressure on Labor Costs
June 10, 2013 | by Kronos | Comments
Rising commodity prices would normally appear to be a good thing for manufacturers and distributors, as the costs could be passed down the supply chain to generate a profit. But organizations must also take into consideration the associated labor and overhead costs, creating a new cost control and workforce management challenges. Which strategies help develop a competitive cost advantage? Read more.
Maximizing the Value of Process Data – How Dow Implemented EMI
May 24, 2013 8:56 am | by Lloyd Colegrove, Director of Fundamental Problem Solving, The Dow Chemical Company | CommentsDow Chemical faced the same Very Big Data Problem that confronts most other manufacturers– huge amounts of process data in multiple databases from multiple vendors, but difficulty integrating and analyzing data in real time to produce actionable information to improve operations, reduce costs and increase efficiencies.See how Dow unlocked the value of their existing data with an innovative new approach to enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) that uses their current data sources, real-time dashboards, enterprise-wide collaboration and knowledgebase, and is within reach of every manufacturer.
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance – Necessary But Not Sufficient
May 8, 2013 11:44 am | by Productivity Inc. | CommentsEquipment is the bloodline of production. Yet, in too many organizations, even where intensive lean transformations are underway, equipment-related initiatives stop at preventive and predictive maintenance. Learn why this ultimately stymies lean progress, how Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) can help, and get key takeaways and next steps for starting or reviving TPM.
NATION PIZZA AND FOODS SLICES RESPONSE TIME AND DOWNTIME
May 3, 2013 12:45 pm | by Motorola | CommentsMototrbo(tm) digital radios improve plant efficiency by 10% plus. Nation Pizza and Foods is a leading manufacturer of baked, prepared and frozen foods. As times changed and their capabilities expanded, this progressive manufacturer sought a communication solution that would improve operational efficiency at its 190,000 square foot main plant with six production lines and over 600 employees.
OPTIMIZE PLANT COMMUNICATIONS FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
May 3, 2013 12:43 pm | by Motorola | CommentsMobile integrated voice and data drives incremental gains in lean manufacturing. This white paper looks at the role that mobile communications can play within a manufacturer's operations in support of lean manufacturing goals at a time when innovation is an imperative for survival, even with limited resources.
TOP 10 MOBILE SOLUTIONS FOR LEAN MANUFACTURING
May 3, 2013 12:40 pm | by Motorola | CommentsHow innovative mobility solutions can maximize the impact of your organization's lean initiatives. Mobility allows you to easily extend lean initiatives throughout your operations - as well as amplify the impact of those initiatives. This paper covers the top 10 mobile lean applications - and the dramatic benefits you can expect.
Big Data Turns Labor Information Into Gold
April 22, 2013 2:39 pm | by Kronos | CommentsToday, manufacturers are surrounded by the buzz about Big Data — as well as by the flood of information it represents. Why should they care? The answer is that a Big Data strategy creates opportunities to transform existing information about their workforce into business value. With the right data collection, analysis, and action, manufacturers can turn everyday data “straw” into information “gold.”
Global Workforce Management: Trends & Strategies for U.S. Manufacturers
April 22, 2013 2:36 pm | by Kronos | CommentsGlobal trade and foreign investments are expanding - not only in the largest nations but across a wide range of developed, developing, and Third World countries. As manufacturers expand and invest abroad, foreign governments are increasingly demanding assistance with economic development. This whitepaper presents findings from joint research to provide insight into global trade, investments, workforce trends and best practices.
Building Productivity: Automating Time & Attendance in Manufacturing
April 22, 2013 2:32 pm | by Kronos | CommentsManufacturing organizations always face a critical balancing act. They must achieve the highest levels of efficiency possible, while also ensuring that they are not over or under supplying the marketplace. This need to be flexible and efficient requires exceptional visibility into all factors. Read more of this whitepaper to look at the unique challenges manufacturing organizations face and how automation of key workforce management processes work.
eBook: Lean - Placing a Value on the Workforce
April 22, 2013 2:28 pm | by Kronos | CommentsGet a sneak peek into Lean Labor, with this ebook, that focuses on the role labor can play in improving throughput, quality and performance for global competitive advantage. Download the first chapter of this must-read ebook and learn how to reduce your company’s product unit cost and techniques for applying Lean principles to workforce management
The Relationship Between Customer Service & Exemption Certificate Management
April 15, 2013 9:28 am | by Avalara | CommentsPoor processes for managing reseller certificates create a negative customer experience and put your business at risk in an audit. Download this whitepaper and learn how you can create a competitive advantage with an automated exemption management process.
Automating the Exemption Certificate Lifecycle
April 15, 2013 9:24 am | by Avalara | CommentsUsing cloud-based technology to automate reseller certificate management can save your business thousands of dollars in an audit and improve the exempt customer purchase experience. Download this white paper and learn the best practices necessary to keep your business prepared & productive!
Simulation of Coupled Electromagnetic/Thermal Systems using CAE Software
April 4, 2013 10:51 am | by Integrated | CommentsSimulating induction heating effects using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software requires the solution of both electromagnetic and thermal field distributions. Often a transient solution is required to determine the temperature distribution as a function of time, and this can be complicated by the characteristic wide disparity between the time constants of the electrical and thermal systems. This paper will illustrate examples of coupled electromagnetic/thermal field simulations for both steady-state and transient conditions.
Accuracy Analysis of Charged Particle Trajectory CAE Software
April 4, 2013 10:48 am | by Integrated | CommentsSince accuracy of simulation results is fundamental for the selection of beam analysis software, this paper will use that criterion to examine the most popular numerical methods and illustrate techniques for evaluating their suitability. We will limit the scope of our studies to accuracy assessments, while acknowledging that additional features (such as capabilities to model emission regimes, secondary emissions, space charge effects, etc.) are required in a fully functional beam analysis package.
Electromagnetic Sensor Design: Key Considerations when selecting CAE Software
April 4, 2013 10:43 am | by Integrated | CommentsThough sensors based on electromagnetic principles often appear to be simple devices, they can pose challenging analysis problems. This paper will provide guidelines to aid in the proper selection and application of electromagnetic CAE software for simulating and optimizing sensor systems. In particular, approximations and simplifications that are often required to produce practical engineering models will be discussed.
Driving Strong Profitability Throughout The Equipment Lifecycle
April 3, 2013 11:31 am | by Infor | CommentsLeft Infor help you reduce operational costs, boost your efficiency and your bottom line. Download and read more.
Multiple Code Reading Applications Made Easy
February 28, 2013 3:46 pm | by Cognex | CommentsReading more than one barcode at a time is a challenging application for many manufacturing and material handling engineers. In these applications there is a need to read multiple codes of the same symbology as well as multiple codes of mixed symbologies within one field of view (FOV). Even more difficult is reading one or more codes on multiple sides of a package to verify that the codes match or to output both sides' read results as one piece of data.
Best Practices for Improving Energy Efficiency on Packaging Conveyor Lines
February 7, 2013 9:39 am | by Nercon | CommentsThis white paper, “Best Practices for Improving Energy Efficiency on Packaging Conveyor Lines,” compares the purchase cost to life cycle costs and energy usage on electric motors, drive, components and controls. Discover recommended actions for improving energy efficiency on conveyor lines.
Building a Safer, More Productive Workforce – One Hire at a Time
January 15, 2013 2:47 pm | by Select International | CommentsManufacturing firms are always looking for ways to improve productivity, eliminate waste, improve quality and shave costs. One area that often gets less attention than more tangible, easy to measure factors such as the cost of raw materials or equipment, is the value of front line employees, both workers and supervisors. While many companies might say that their people are their greatest asset, it’s surprising how many organizations do a less than ideal job of effectively hiring the right people for the job. One reason is that many manufacturing organizations see the hourly employee as an interchangeable and easily replaced cog in a much bigger machine. This article talks about why that shouldn’t be the case and how top manufacturers significantly impact their bottom lines through effective employee selection.
Secure, Compliant Collaboration in the Cloud
January 14, 2013 3:19 pm | by Intralinks | CommentsThe monolithic corporation we grew up with is being replaced by ecosystems of more specialized business entities, sometimes called "extended enterprises." With this evolution has come a need for closer inter-enterprise collaboration and information flow – but with it also comes increased security and compliance risks. In the form of a Q&A with expert IDC analysts, this white paper explores what tools and technologies are being adopted to facilitate Extended Enterprise Collaboration (such as cloud-based solutions) – as well as strategies for empowering business users while still holding sensitive information secure.
8 Essential Tools for Your Quality Toolkit
January 10, 2013 9:48 am | by Infinity QS | CommentsThe Quality Toolkit will help you identify an approach that optimizes continuous improvement initiatives. The toolkit contains insight gained over 100 years of combined experience from current and former executives, quality directors, industrial statisticians and engineers who understand the challenges of getting product out the door on-time without cutting corners. The free guide will help you simplify your job and quickly identify methods that keep your manufacturing processes in control
