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Process Optimization tools: How to choose the right method, technique, and technology

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Organizations rarely struggle because they lack process optimization tools. The more common problem is choosing tools before defining what needs to improve.

A team might purchase workflow software when the real issue is an unclear process. It might automate a task that should first be eliminated or apply Lean techniques to a problem caused by uncontrolled variation.

In an industrial setting, it might collect vast amounts of production data without creating the context needed to turn that data into decisions. [Read more…] about Process Optimization tools: How to choose the right method, technique, and technology

How to Choose a Software Development Methodology

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In the world of software development, choosing the right methodology is crucial for successful project execution. The methodology you select can significantly impact your team’s efficiency, productivity, and overall project outcomes.

This article aims to guide you through the process of selecting a suitable software development methodology. By understanding the available options and considering key factors, you can make an informed decision that aligns with your project’s requirements and maximizes your chances of success. [Read more…] about How to Choose a Software Development Methodology

5 Tips to Practice Sustainable Manufacturing

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“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
Albert Einstein

Sustainability is the future of manufacturing. With methodology like lean manufacturing, industrial companies can stay ahead of the competition by reducing waste, improving customer opinion, and increasing cost savings.

If you want to start on the path of sustainability, read more below. [Read more…] about 5 Tips to Practice Sustainable Manufacturing

Controlling complexity: Powerful new tech tools are bringing lean manufacturing principles to life

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By Dan McKiernan, president of eFlex Systems

Lean manufacturing principles and practices aimed at minimizing waste and maximizing productivity, have been shaping the manufacturing sector for decades now.

The necessary end-goal for manufacturers is to ensure that products are built correctly, every time, even when changes are made in-process.

While this goal is nothing new, the rise of complexity and customization challenges presents a constant counterpressure against the continuing push for improved consistency and quality. [Read more…] about Controlling complexity: Powerful new tech tools are bringing lean manufacturing principles to life

Digital Visual Management: Integration of Human-Centricity and Automation

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By Nicola Olivetti, Lean and Industry 4.0 Program Director, iObeya

Recently, a leading industrial journalist asked for an explanation about the pragmatic integration of human-centricity and automation. Below are my responses.

Question: How can you preserve a human-centric approach to collegial work in a highly automated environment?

Answer: Companies with an authentic Lean culture leverage automation to expand the scope of teams by granting real-time access to valuable information. This allows for important activity and relevant people (experts, partners, suppliers, customers) to co-operate in a horizontal and agile manner. [Read more…] about Digital Visual Management: Integration of Human-Centricity and Automation

Johnson Controls and CBRE to test open-source software for building retrofits

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Johnson Controls has entered into an agreement with CBRE, World Resources Institute (WRI) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) to test and deploy an open-source, web-based energy analysis tool to identify energy efficient retrofit opportunities in commercial buildings.

The initiative is part of the Johnson Controls and CBRE Innovation Lab, which was established three years ago to evaluate, connect and leverage products, services and energy data to create value for occupiers and investors of real estate.

The initiative also supports the Building Efficiency Accelerator, a public-private collaboration that accelerates local government implementation of building efficiency policies and programs where Johnson Controls serves the role of co-convenor along with the World Resources Institute.

[Read more…] about Johnson Controls and CBRE to test open-source software for building retrofits

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