AVIX ARTICLES
Methods for Effective Time Determination in Manufacturing
Accurate time determination is crucial for efficient manufacturing. With numerous methods available, selecting the right one can be challenging. The Time Data Management Handbook gives a full picture of different time-measuring methods, pointing out what each does...
Building Expertise: Training for Accurate Time Studies
Accurate time studies are essential for boosting efficiency and reducing waste within manufacturing, but the effectiveness of the time studies also depends on the expertise of the individuals conducting them. The Time Data Management Handbook emphasizes the need for...
Importance of Continuous Improvement in Time Management
Continuous improvement is a vital principle in manufacturing, ensuring that processes evolve and adapt to meet changing demands. A key element of this evolution is effective time management. By aligning time management practices with lean manufacturing principles,...
Why Time Data Management is Crucial for Modern Manufacturing
If you don't measure it, you can't improve it - right? Efficiency is crucial and it all starts with knowing your products and processes in detail. But what if your time standards aren't right? Wrong time data can cause holdups, make things less effective, and even...
Differentiating Value-Adding and Non-Value-Adding Activities in Manufacturing
In manufacturing, not all activities are equally valuable. The main idea behind lean production is to spot and cut out wasteful steps. But what does that mean? Value-adding activities make the end product better in ways that customers care about. On the flip side,...