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The Emergence of Robotics in Manufacturing
The increasing prominence of robotics in manufacturing is due to the reduction of costs and their ever-improving functionality. As a result, robotics is…
Why Manufacturers Need Research & Development
The world is constantly changing and evolving. The same should be true in manufacturing. The half-life of knowledge is now measured in…
Importance of a Strong Logistics / Distribution Plan
The science of logistics was created on the battlefield out of necessity to win wars. Military logistics was the science of supplying…
Recap: National Manufacturing Day 2015
Friday, October 2nd, 2015 marked the Made in New Jersey event in celebration of the fourth annual National Manufacturing Day! The celebration was designed to expand knowledge…
Why Lean is Critical for Small Manufacturers
Embracing Lean principles is critical to the growth of NJ’s smaller manufacturers, typically defined as companies with 30 or fewer employees. Lean…
Process Improvement: Choosing the Right Tools (Part 2 of 2)
In part one of Process Improvement (PI) Tools we looked at the Lean techniques of Cellular Flow Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke and Kanban Pull…
Process Improvement: Choosing the Right Tools (Part 1 of 2)
Continuous process improvement results in better products or better value for the customer. Improvements can result in better service, reduced operating costs or…
Lean Manufacturing Principles for Food Manufacturers
New Jersey is, of course, known as the Garden State. While we have an impressive industrial history, a dense population and new…
AS9100 Quality Standard for Aerospace and Defense NJ Manufacturers
Every aspect of manufacturing must be carried out with precision. The margin of error is often very slim or even non-existent. This…
Change Management: How NJ Manufacturers Sustain Improvements
Change is inevitable. The natural world we live in depends upon change for the renewal of life. Without change life would become…