Christine Wheeler, on Mon, Mar 17, 2014
The order picking process has become an important part of the supply chain process. It is the most labor-intensive activity for almost every warehouse. The cost of order picking is estimated to be as much as 55% of the total warehouse operating expense. Considering the time and expense invested, even small improvements in the order picking process has an immediate impact on the bottom line.
Christine Wheeler, on Mon, Feb 17, 2014
5S is a philosophy, a way of thinking which focuses on organizing and managing the workspace by eliminating 7 Wastes while improving quality and safety.
Muda (無駄) is a Japanese word meaning "futility; uselessness; idleness; superfluity; waste; wastage and wastefulness". A process that consumes resources where waste occurs is when more resources are consumed than are necessary to produce the goods or provide the service that the customer actually wants.
There are forms of waste in addition to the seven. The 8 most common forms of waste can be remembered using the mnemonic "DOWNTIME"
- Defective Production
- Overproduction
- Waiting
- Non-used Employee Talent
- Transportation
- Inventory
- Motion
- Excessive (Over) Processing)
Christine Wheeler, on Sun, Jan 19, 2014
The manufacturing sector has changed—bringing both opportunities and challenges. Neither business leaders nor policy makers can rely on old responses in the new manufacturing environment.
Christine Wheeler, on Mon, Jan 13, 2014
The purpose of Lean is to deliver value to customers by removing all waste, overburden and variation from processes. The first step is to create a Lean culture . . . and then continuously improve processes to exceed customer expectations. A true lean culture is when the first question is always why (purpose) and then what (action) so problems are solved by everyone (people).
Christine Wheeler, on Tue, Nov 05, 2013
Over the years, research — as well as trial and error — led to what is now called lean manufacturing.
Christine Wheeler, on Tue, Oct 22, 2013
Warehouse management is the art of movement and storage of materials throughout the warehouse. It involves the physical warehouse infrastructure, tracking systems, and communication between product stations.
Christine Wheeler, on Tue, Oct 01, 2013
When leveraging technology such as portable power to improve order fulfillment process, key performance criteria includes:
Christine Wheeler, on Mon, Sep 23, 2013
On October 1, 1908, the first production Model T Ford is completed at the company's Piquette Avenue plant in Detroit. Between 1908 and 1927, Ford would build some 15 million Model T cars.
Christine Wheeler, on Mon, Sep 16, 2013
If you are not yet familiar with powered work stations, they combine the mobility of a cart with a portable battery power pack to provide electrical power for computers, printers and peripherals.
With such a versatile combination, mobile data entry, printing, WMS connectivity, and inventory management becomes more efficient and flexible. This new technology enables you to complete tasks which are a part of a multi-stage process from one location by bringing computer based elements with you on a cart with its own PowerPack.
With a basic configuration that includes a metal frame, two shelves, swivel casters and power package, maintenance of the workstations is fairly simple.
Here are the basic maintenance instructions for mobile workstation carts and PowerPacks. Newcastle’s carts can be maintained by anyone on the staff and do not require high tech knowledge or special skills:
Christine Wheeler, on Mon, Sep 09, 2013
Even the most powerful "portable laptop desk" is limited. Power to the portable desk (also referred to as a workstation) is a challenge. Long extension cords remove the benefits of using a portable laptop desk in business and in fact could become more of a hindrance. The young man you see below in the photos has everything he needs: A laptop, a printer and a shelf to put the item he is working on. There is a flat surface for writing and an additional keyboard. With the tools on a portable laptop desk, he is happy and productive.
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