Categories
Process Improvement

Address Manufacturing Challenges with Digital Workflow Solutions

Modern manufacturing is confronted with many obstacles. These challenges range from supply chain disruptions to cybersecurity concerns, posing significant hurdles for manufacturers. Embracing digital workflow solutions is imperative amidst these complexities. Furthermore, implementing lean manufacturing principles is crucial for optimizing operations and resource utilization. Let’s delve into the challenges facing manufacturing, and explore how FAT […]

Categories
Maintenance solutions Shutdown

Manufacturing Metrics: Turnaround vs Turnover

In the manufacturing industry, plant turnaround and shift turnover are critical processes often used interchangeably. However, it is crucial to note that they are two distinct processes that require different approaches In this post, we’ll delve into plant turnaround and shift turnover, highlight their differences, and provide insights into how to handle them more effectively.  […]

Categories
JSA / JHA templates Manufacturing Risk

Risk Assessment: The Ultimate Guide for Manufacturers

If none of your workers have ever suffered injuries, you may be wondering whether they’ll always remain safe or if danger lurks nearby, waiting to pounce. With a large manufacturing facility like yours, the latter is a strong possibility. Large facilities face numerous hazards that can lead to severe worker injuries. Identify and manage these […]

Categories
Manufacturing Operations

Line Changeover

Trusted by companies all over the world Before FAT FINGER Low throughput during changeover Manual processes and repetitive tasks during line changover are time-consuming and often lead to errors which decrease throughput. High costs from manual entry Operational processing costs can quickly add up when relying on manual entry that requires more manpower. Limited visibility […]

Categories
Manufacturing Processes Uncategorized

Manufacturing Processes: How to Truly Take Control of Factory Floor Operations

Nobody expected a world-changing pandemic to happen in 2020.  If we did, we would have prepared better. Especially those of us who play a fundamental part in supply chains — like the manufacturers, whose essential items and products need to keep being made, and whose teams were unable to pivot to working from home as most […]