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How TPM works

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Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is usually not a process that is put into place by itself. Manufacturing businesses that have implemented Total Productive Maintenance often do this as a part of an overall program of other manufacturing improvement procedures such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and Quick Response Manufacturing. Total Productive Maintenance is a series of initiatives and employee training, that is characterized by a "can do" attitude of employee/operator empowerment. Companies find that when TPM is correctly used, they have begun a process that allows for maintenance (which is a large and costly part of manufacturing), to become a more cost and time efficient business process.

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The future of custom manufacturing

architect36832024.jpgCustom manufacturing is a very important development in the technological industry of manufacturing.There are many different processes that have been developed to increase and improve efficiency and to increase profits.The future of manufacturing is bright and that of custom manufacturing is even brighter.It will continue to shape many different industries and will allow for new products to be developed.

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Six Sigma 101

manwithmachine7803402.jpgSix Sigma is a process by which quality is measured.Once the level of quality is assessed, improvements can be made to that quality to bring the execution of a process as close to perfection as possible.This means the elimination of any wasteful actions (a key element that lends Six Sigma to being a popular tool used among those who are fans of lean manufacturing) as well as the creation of a product that fulfills the needs of the customer in both price and function.

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Setting up your line to maximize on efficiency

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When it comes to your manufacturing line one thing that you are going to want to do is to make sure that your line is set up to maximize on efficiency. The reason for this is that the more efficient your manufacturing line is the better your manufacturing process is going to actually work. And the better the manufacturing process works the more products you will be able to manufacturing and the more profits you will end up making. But the problem with setting up your line to maximize on efficiency is that not everybody understands how easy it can be done. One of the best ways to set up your line to maximize on efficiency is to make sure that your manufacturing process is streamlined.

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Setting up your line to maximize on efficiency

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When it comes to your manufacturing line one thing that you are going to want to do is to make sure that your line is set up to maximize on efficiency. The reason for this is that the more efficient your manufacturing line is the better your manufacturing process is going to actually work. And the better the manufacturing process works the more products you will be able to manufacturing and the more profits you will end up making. But the problem with setting up your line to maximize on efficiency is that not everybody understands how easy it can be done. One of the best ways to set up your line to maximize on efficiency is to make sure that your manufacturing process is streamlined.

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How to use tqm to increase manufacturing efficiency

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Before you can even begin to use time quality management as a way to increase your manufacturing efficiency you are going to need to know what time quality management or TQM is. In manufacturing time quality management is a management process that uses the focus of quality that is company wide. The purpose of this process is to increase the productivity and efficiency in the business and in the manufacturing.

Difficulty rating: Moderate to difficult

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Simplify and streamline processes

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When a business is looking to simplify and streamline processes, they often use a method called business process improvement or BPI. BPI helps businesses understand how to simplify processes to make them cost effective. They also help companies find ways to reduce their excess waste and build a stronger reputation for the company. There are 3 main parts of BPI:

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Improve efficiency with a few small changes

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One of the best ways to improve efficiency in your manufacturing plant is to implement lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing focuses on reducing cost, increasing turnover time by constantly, and methodically eliminating activities that do not add any value to the manufacturing process. Lean manufacturing gets rid of things that are not needed in the manufacturing process so that your manufacturing plant can run as efficiently as possible.

Here are the steps that you will need to follow to implement lean manufacturing in your manufacturing plant.

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How to know if your plant needs an improvement program

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If your profits are low or you are seeing an increase in your product defects, it may be time to implement an improvement program. There are several ways to identify if it is time to implement an improvement program; here are few common clues to watch for:

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How to keep up with industry trends

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In order to stay competitive, your manufacturing company must keep up with industry trends. While some companies are looking for ways to improve their productivity and design new products, your company can be ahead of the game by owning the right equipment that offers a faster turn-around. In order to know what types of equipment and products you need, you have to know what the latest industry trends are.

If you want to keep up with industry trends, follow some of these simple tips:

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How to avoid ERP failures

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Before you can begin to avoid ERP failures, you have to know what an ERP is. ERP, which stands for Enterprise Resource Planning, is an information system that integrates all manufacturing and related applications for an enterprise. An ERP is a great idea for manufacturers, as long as it is done right. On the other hand, ERP failures can be a big problem because it involves a lot of money, but success can help the company make a lot of money.

Here are the steps you will need to follow to avoid ERP failure.

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How to increase efficiency while lowering costs

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So many different things go in to making your company run and be successful. One thing that is very important in making your company successful is making sure that you are running your company efficiently. Running your company efficiently is a important tool but at the same time you want to make sure that you are not increasing your cost, but instead try to lower your costs. Here are some tips on how to increase efficiency while lowering cost.

The first tip on how to increase efficiency while lowering costs is to make sure that you are giving the best customer service you can. This will help you have efficiency when dealing with customers and they will want to keep coming back. You can spend a lot on advertising but if you do not have good customer service you might not get very far.

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