Production planning and control is one of the most important aspects of the garment manufacturing industry. Precision in planning equates to on-time shipments, the best use of labor and assurances ...

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The hydrocarbon industry, like many other process industries, has typically optimized its value chain using a siloed approach for supply chain planning, production planning, production scheduling, ...

Manufacturing companies use quality assurance programs to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace and reduce defect rates on the production line. Production control is a critical part of such ...

Optimization techniques have become indispensable in modern manufacturing environments, where reducing production time, minimising energy consumption and improving overall efficiency are critical.

Introduces manufacturing processes and basic mechanical, electrical, and fluid power principles and practices used in manufacturing environments; Topics include: types of production, production ...

Despite the many production scheduling solutions available, manufacturers continue to struggle with delayed work orders and procuring materials at the right time. Leadership pressures shop floor ...

Integrating EAM and ERP solutions allowed the chemical processor to increase productivity by 30%, achieve 80% maintenance ...

Grown from a one-man business into a global leader, STIHL Group develops, manufactures, and distributes power tools for professional forestry and agriculture, garden and landscape maintenance, the ...

From the perspective of a customer, a good quality part is one that exactly meets their specifications. For the manufacturer or fabricator, good quality control means that good quality parts can be ...