The best way to reduce machining lead time is to establish a “flow” from one process to another, using cells to link, synchronize, and eliminate excessive material handling, excess inventory, and ...

I don’t know a more resourceful group than woodworkers. We don’t have a lot of money to throw at things, so we find weird and wonderful ways to make what we need. I’ve seen some unbelievable jigs and ...

The drive to cut costs on the Boeing 717 has given birth to a new concept in aircraft manufacturing - the moving production line Guy Norris/LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA The adage "necessity is the mother of ...

No self-respecting, manufacturing conference covering a broad spectrum of topics these days would be without a session or two on Lean Manufacturing—which continues to be a hot industry topic. Such was ...