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Flow Based Scheduling | Flow Manufacturing

In Velocity Scheduling System we are focused flow based scheduling or flow manufacturing which is the physical flow in manufacturing.  In Velocity PRICING System we focus on the flow of money and information. For this article we are referring to physical flow....

Increase Job Shop Productivity NOW!

Whether you’ve continued to manufacture or you’re ramping back up after COVID-19, you may find yourself with fewer people for any number of reasons: People out sick People not wanting to come to work Fewer people can work at one time for social distancing Layoffs you...

The case AGAINST new Technology

Technology is Necessary but Not Sufficient Technology typically allows us to do more stuff faster. And generally that can be a good thing. But it does not necessarily lead to: • more sales; • reduced operating expenses; or • reduced inventory. And these are the things...

The biggest constraint we find is … (part 2)

The Allocation Mind-set We have worked with companies around the globe and the constraint is always the same.  It's how we think.  In particular, it's how the business owner or leader of the company thinks. Last time, in Part 1, we discussed the efficiency mind-set...