Metallized Carbon Sets Up for Success

The Hudson Valley Technology Development Center (HVTDC) congratulates Metallized Carbon Corporation for their continued efforts in setup reduction. Since spring, the Ossining, NY manufacturer of engineered self-lubricating carbon and graphite products has practiced a highly efficient system, slashing setup and lead time, while ushering in a renewed company-wide culture. A training program in April, led […]

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“Setup” Your Business for Success (Lean Part 3)

On the surface, setup reduction might not seem to provide a significant payback, since set-up time in most manufacturing facilities usually represents 10 percent or less of total processing time. In other words, if the facility completely eliminates set-up time, the increase in capacity would not exceed 10 percent. Naturally, you might ask, “Is it […]

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