Lean Efforts Capture the Shingo November 1, 2007 A subsidiary of HNI Corp. (Mustacine, IA), the second-largest manufacturer of office furniture in North America, Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT; Mt. Pleasant, IA) manufactures sheetmetal fireplaces (both wood and gas-burning), vent pipe, and fireplace accessories. The company has four manufacturing facilities.
Automation in Lean Manufacturing July 1, 2007 Common misperceptions about lean manufacturing and automation systems lead many manufacturing managers to dismiss the use of automation in a lean setting.
Lean at NUMMI September 1, 2005 To remain competitive in the fiercely contested North American automotive industry, the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI, Fremont, CA) assembly plant, a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corp. (Aichi Prefecture, Japan) and General Motors Corp. (Detroit), has rededicated its efforts in lean manufacturing during the past few years by applying key tenets of the Toyota Production System (TPS).
Tackling Downtime and Inefficiencies with Software November 20, 2019 Turning to software over paper reports does more than just save trees. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with David McPhail, President and CEO of Memex Inc., about how manufacturers can utilize technology to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and boost productivity and profits across their business.
Manufacturing Industry Asked to Participate in Survey of Reshoring Opportunities January 21, 2021 What products and components offer the biggest opportunities for reshoring? What advanced manufacturing technology is needed to enable the reshoring? To what degree did the pandemic disrupt supply chains, and how did it affect sourcing?
Stellantis Newest Test of Chrysler Workforce January 20, 2021 The creation of Stellantis through the merger of PSA and Fiat Chrysler is the newest test of the workforce of the former Chrysler Corp.
Manufacturing Forecast to Expand in 2021 January 19, 2021 Manufacturing should expand this year as the sector continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute for Supply Management said today in a forecast.
Durable Goods Orders Rise in December January 27, 2021 Durable goods orders increased in December, aided by orders for machinery, the U.S. Commerce Department said today.
You're Never Too Small for Industrial Robots February 19, 2021 Claudia Jarrett, U.S. country manager at automation parts supplier EU Automation, explains why robots are more than affordable for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Siemens, EOS North America Expand PartnershipPartnership February 24, 2021 Siemens Digital Industries Software and EOS North America announced said they expanded a partnership aimed at increasing the adoption of industrial 3D printing.
