Best Practices in Lean Manufacturing

October 15, 2016

Lean manufacturing’s greatest benefits are from eliminating waste from the many processes manufacturers rely on to anticipate, respond to, fulfill, and serve customers, making it more possible for them to be more aligned to the unmet needs of their customers in the process. The objectives of this white paper are to first provide insights into how manufacturers are tackling the task of transforming lean production lessons learned into lean enterprise strategies and instituting lasting change at the process level.

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EVS Metal

EVS Metal is proud to be one of the leading precision sheet metal fabrication manufacturing companies in the US. EVS'​ professional staff is dedicated to the highest-quality production -- a commitment that has resulted in rapid and consistent growth. In fact, EVS Metal's multi-facility operations comprise over 271,000 square feet of manufacturing space in four states. This significant capacity, paired with extensive geographic accessibility, allows for a superior customer service experience.

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How to Solve Productivity Issues with Automated Quality Control

whitePaper | May 11, 2020

In manufacturing, the slightest deviation can have significant repercussions. This guide presents solutions, in the form of best practices, that will help quality and production managers solve their productivity issues and implement near-line and in-line automated dimensional inspections.

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A Fresh Look At Industry 4.0 For Manufacturing

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This white paper takes a fresh look at the vision for Industry 4.0 and suggests ways in which to take advantage of the broad view of the concept. Implementations of Industry 4.0 have mostly focused on using new technologies for economic benefits. Sustainability and social aspects have received less attention, despite their importance and potential for economic benefit as well, as we will show.

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Traceability for Manufacturing

whitePaper | July 23, 2023

Traceability, the ability to identify and trace the product, process, operator, context, and detailed quality and component supplier and lot information for every item that moved through manufacturing, is a must-have for manufacturing success. A robust traceability framework that envelopes the total process, product, and material traceability, is a critical component for manufacturers facing stringent regulations while seeking to reduce the overall cost of compliance.

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EVS Metal

EVS Metal is proud to be one of the leading precision sheet metal fabrication manufacturing companies in the US. EVS'​ professional staff is dedicated to the highest-quality production -- a commitment that has resulted in rapid and consistent growth. In fact, EVS Metal's multi-facility operations comprise over 271,000 square feet of manufacturing space in four states. This significant capacity, paired with extensive geographic accessibility, allows for a superior customer service experience.

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