Tag: Maintenance
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Implementing 5s Methods To Improve Your Production
The 5S methodology is a systematic approach to workplace organization and visual management, originating from Japanese manufacturing practices. Comprising five core principles, each beginning with the letter ‘S,’ 5S stands for Seiri (整理), Seiton (整頓), Seiso (清掃), Seiketsu (清潔), Shitsuke (躾). In English, these translate to Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. The…
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Implementing Takt Time to Improve Your Process
Takt time, sometimes referred to as Takt, is a key principle of lean manufacturing. It refers to the rate at which you need to complete a product or service to satisfy customer demand. The Takt time formula in Lean can be represented as below: Available Production Time refers to the total amount of time available…
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Navigating the Fine Line Between Maintenance and Repairs
In the world of manufacturing, understanding the nuanced difference between maintenance and repairs is important for seamless operations. Knowing the difference between the two seemingly similar terms can make all the difference in effective asset management, cost control, and operational efficiency in any industry. It enables organizations to adopt a proactive approach to maintenance, which…
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Unlocking Total Reliability: How the Internet of Things is Revolutionizing Industries
What is the Internet of Things? The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a transformative force in the digital landscape, heralding a new era of interconnectedness and automation. At its core, IoT is a network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and even everyday objects, all equipped with sensors, software, and connectivity capabilities. These components work in…
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AI-Assisted Maintenance: A Tech-driven Solution to Enhance Asset Reliability
Industries at large have significantly benefited from the development of new technologies, one such technology being artificial intelligence, or AI. AI is used to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and make better decisions, and is already present in our lives in many ways, from the self-driving cars we see on the road to the virtual assistants…