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Manufacturing in America today
by Ed Eisbrenner In its ongoing study of the market, the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) Foundation sees many signs for optimism. MAPI notes strength from aerospace, capital goods, and chemicals bolsters U.S. manufacturing as a whole,...
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Periodic Job Observations (PJO)
Job observations enhance quality, promote continuous improvement. To ensure quality and promote quality, world class manufacturing companies conduct daily PJO’s. Team leaders and supervisors – both with an Operator Instruction Sheet, (OIS), in hand – observe an...
How a Predetermined Time System, Helps with Production Planning
In the work measurement field, MODAPTS is one of several predetermined time systems; however, it is the fastest growing and easiest to use system in the world. Other PDTS include MTM, MOST, Mini MOST, Work Factor, and Master Standard Data. These are all...
Ergonomics in the Workplace: Setting Labor Standards
Anytime you decide to evaluate improving assembly line productivity – starting with a review of the ergonomics of the work-stations is the always best way to start. Attending to the ergonomics of your work-stations makes analyzing, developing and implementing normal...