Manufacturing systems and production control strategies have evolved significantly over recent years, driven by the need for enhanced operational efficiency, flexibility, and responsiveness in ...

Manufacturers report on visibility challenges in the factory – with the expansive layout of the factory floor, it was often difficult to keep track of assets, monitor production progress, and respond ...

As we have previously covered on this blog, the primary purpose of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology is to eliminate waste and reduce variation in manufacturing, service and design processes, thus ...

Drilling supervisors at GDF Suez E&P Deutschland GMBH have used a visual road map to control drilling operations since March 2008. The Leer Z5-5 is one of the tight gas wells recently drilled by GDF ...