In our first article on the 4.0 shop floor, we looked at how to start production orders at the right time. Then, we discussed how to optimize production batch size and synchronize manufacturing flows. In this article, we’ll outline how to use queues to accelerate production flows. Managing Production Flow If you have ever participated in value … Read more
The 4.0 shop floor is about being agile, responding to real customer demand, and making priorities visible and decisions intuitive for all. In our first article on the topic, we looked at how to start production orders at the right time. Then, we discussed how to optimize production batch size. In this article, we’ll discuss … Read more
Cloud-Based Suite Fuses AI/ML with Demand Driven Methods to Deliver Effortless Supply Chain Agility Atlanta, February 15, 2022 – Demand Driven Technologies is proud to announce the launch of Intuiflow, a comprehensive suite of Integrated Business Planning solutions that helps supply chain leaders boost visibility and power fast, agile business performance. Intuiflow unites the company’s flagship … Read more
The 4.0 shop floor is about being agile, responding to real customer demand, and making priorities visible and decisions intuitive for all. In this series of articles, we look back at the key principles of a demand-driven operating model for the Industry 4.0. The Ideal of “One-Piece Flow” Lean has promoted an ideal of reducing … Read more
The 4.0 shop floor — so talked about of late — is not only about incorporating real-time technology and digital tools. The 4.0 shop floor must be agile and respond to real customer demand. Lead times must be short, priorities must be visible, and decisions must be intuitive for all. In this series of articles, we look back at … Read more
