Manufacturing Tips Shop Floor Management and Control Practices for Small Manufacturers Shop floor management and shop floor control are essential for any business that adds value to physical goods in-house. In this post, we go over shop floor basics and look at how good shop floor management and control practices help increase production efficiency. By Mattias Turovski 13 min read
InventoryManufacturing Tips Kitting – Benefits, Examples, and Best Practices Kitting is a valuable method to help manage raw material and finished goods inventories and optimize the manufacturing process. There are two main types of kitting and numerous instances in which either of them can prove useful. By Madis Kuuse 15 min read
Manufacturing Tips What is Continuous Production? A Simple Guide Continuous production has been a buzzword in the manufacturing sector for years. In this simple guide, we unpack its meaning, weigh its pros and cons, and explore whether it’s a viable option for small and medium enterprises. By Mattias Turovski 9 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning Engineer to Order (ETO) Workflow: Definition and Best Practices Manufacturing is experiencing a shift towards both more customization and shorter lead times. One option for catering to this contrary dynamic is the engineer-to-order manufacturing workflow. ETO has the potential to achieve fast-paced bespoke manufacturing, but only if companies leverage the right tools for the job. By Mattias Turovski 12 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning Bill of Materials (BOM) – A Complete Guide with Examples Regardless of the size of the manufacturing operation, a bill of materials (BOM) is vital for production. Manufacturers utilize them as the guide and recipe for creating a final product and as such, they are tied into production, quoting, purchasing and many other areas of manufacturing. By Karl Heinrich Lauri 19 min read
Manufacturing TipsProduction planning What Is a Master Production Schedule (MPS)? With Examples The master production schedule (MPS) is a production planning tool that helps to figure out how much of a product needs to be manufactured at different periods. This simple schedule can be used as a basis for further planning and scheduling throughout the manufacturing business. By Madis Kuuse 17 min read
Manufacturing Tips How to Communicate Effectively in a Manufacturing Company? An exchange of information is necessary to trigger any kind of action and as such, communication is an essential part of any manufacturing business. Improving your communication process and practices can therefore have a significant effect on the efficiency of your business. By Madis Kuuse 9 min read
Manufacturing Tips How to Measure and Increase Production Efficiency? Production efficiency indicates how much a production unit manufactures with the given amount of resources. Measuring and tracking production efficiency enables manufacturers to identify bottlenecks, optimize processes, and improve their overall productivity and profitability. By Madis Kuuse 11 min read
Manufacturing TipsSupply Chain Batch Tracking – A Simple Guide Batch tracking is a functionality that no batch production setup should go without. In this guide, we look at the fundamentals of batch tracking and see how MRP software can help achieve traceability. By Mattias Turovski 10 min read