Being in the Ohno Circle
In today’s column, I’m looking at the Ohno Circle in light of German philosopher Martin Heidegger’s
Why Modern Electric Boilers Are a Safer Choice
In industry, gas-fired boilers have been the standard for decades to produce steam and heat process water. However, not all boilers are created equal in terms of safety.
A New Method Boosts Wind Farms’ Energy Output Without New Equipment
Virtually all wind turbines, which produce more than 5 percent of the world’s electricity, are controlled as if they were individual, freestanding units.
Sensing a Shift in Industry 4.0 Approach
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Industry 4.0 has been a hot topic for years now, for good reason: 86 percent of manufacturing C-suites
Everyday Collaboration
With GBMP’s 18th annual Northeast Lean Conference on the horizon, I’m reflecting on our theme, “Amplifying Lean—The Collaboration Effect.” The term collaboration typically connotes an orga
Food Processors: Tubular Drag Conveyors Double the Volume
Food processors have long sought a safer, more energy-efficient means to convey product with less spillage, breakage, or downtime due to necessary cleaning and maintenance.
Five Easy Steps for Implementing the IT Asset Management Life Cycle
You may not be familiar with the term “information technology asset management” (ITAM), but most businesses deal with it on a regular basis (for better or worse).
A Lean, Regulated Business Formula vs. Disappearing Infant Formula
The conditions that led to a shortage of baby formula were set in motion long before the February 2022 closure of th
Computer Vision: The Next Step in Supply Chain, Inventory, and Manufacturing
The pandemic had many consequences for manufacturing companies, the most prevalent being supply chain disruption.
Innovate Your Way to Growth While Minimizing Risks
Manufacturers work hard to minimize disruptions to their operations and invest significant resources to minimize production risk. They also are under constant pressure to find new ways to deliver more value to their customers.