It’s a perennial problem for manufacturers. How do you reduce waste as far as possible? Waste can never be eliminated - it is part and parcel of producing anything. But it shouldn’t unnecessarily impact the environment or prove detrimental to your team’s productivity. Thankfully, there has been a concerted effort among manufacturers to implement what is known as ‘lean production’. It could help your business considerably.
In March last year, the UK government released the UK Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy where it set out a target to have a “nearly fully decarbonised steel sector by 2035”. The target came after recommendations from the UK’s Committee on Climate Change and will be funded by a £250m Clean Steel Fund. However, it has recently been announced that there will be no investments from this fund until 2023 because according to Roz Bulleid from think...
When it comes to deciding between opting for automated production or using a manual process, it can be tricky to determine which will be better suited to your needs. To determine which option would be best for you, you need to look at the differences between the two, as this will help you work out which process makes the most sense for your specific order. What’s automated production? Automated production occurs when a series...
There are few issues that are currently discussed globally as much as the environment. With global warming and climate change being so topical, it’s time to discuss the effects of using single-use packaging and how we can pursue more sustainable options. Supply chain for industrial products Industrial manufacturing often requires the sourcing of products from other countries. Whether it’s car components or furniture parts, you may be surprised to find out just how many...