Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Industry – Why is it important?

What does Cybersecurity for Manufacturers Involve? Cybersecurity concerns the protection of sensitive information stored and passed through computers, networks, and programs. There is a range of preventative techniques that involve physical security of information as well as cyber. This protection is against unauthorized access, disclosure, use, modification, or destruction. Cybercrime can take many different forms, […]

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Tidal New York applies Kanban approach to Reduce Waste and Maximize Value

RESULTS: Ongoing Continuous Improvement/Cost Reduction Strategies Sustainability in Products and Processes $25,000 Increased investment in new products $2,000 investment in plant/equipment $5,000 investment in information systems/software $35,000 investment in workforce practices/employee skills Save $60,000 on investments   WHO: Tidal New York (also known as Homegrown for Good LLC), whose name is a reference to reviving […]

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Altman Lighting Applies Lean 5S Principles to Factory Floor

Altman Lighting

  RESULTS: 2,600 square feet freed up for future product line manufacturing 750 square feet freed up for low usage tool and die-set storage Improved cycle times and unit completion dates Reduced product defects and search times   WHO: Founded in 1953 by Charles Altman, Altman lighting is now run by second generation, Robert Altman. […]

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Spectral Systems Applies DMAIC Strategy to Improve Processes

RESULTS: Retained Sales of $250,000/year Previously at risk of losing a good customer if improvements were not made quickly – likely sales will increase as a result. On Time Delivery Between March 2017 and August 2017, from 50% to 100% Decrease Internal Rejection Rate Before coating, from 4-week average of 16 per week, to 3 […]

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