Operations

Production operations strategy, news and best practices for manufacturing professionals. Find the information you need to build a better production floor.

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Continuous Improvement

Revved for March Madness? Look for These Lessons in Operational Excellence

Feb. 23, 2024
Seven parallels between action on the court and activity on the shop floor.
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Safety

Stellantis Recalls 300,000+ Midsize Cars for Air Bag Risk

March 22, 2024
The NHTSA said inflators in side air bag curtains may throw shrapnel when deployed.
Mikros Technologies
Digital Tools

Design for Manufacturing: The Cool Factor

Feb. 29, 2024
Mikros Technologies specializes in sapping excess heat out of electronic systems, something that it only accomplishes with a strong focus on produceable designs.
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Supplier Relationships

Boeing's Organizational Problems Date Back Two Decades

Feb. 8, 2024
The aerospace giant began outsourcing 70% of its design, engineering and manufacturing in the early 2000s.
Xena Workwear
Safety

Podcast: Women's PPE a Must for Safety and Recruitment

Feb. 8, 2024
In this podcast version of a story published in January, Anna Smith discusses the importance of proper safety gear to make women feel welcome on manufacturing.

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Front-Line Leaders: The Most Overlooked Role in Lean Transformation

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