Posts by Christina Fazzari
Robotics Partnerships Grow to Solve Specific Industry Issues
According to Hai Robotics, its ACR system robots can increase productivity by achieving typical throughput rates of approximately 500 pieces per hour (pph), compared to 100-250 pph without the use of robotics. “Companies face high costs for warehouse space, continued labor shortages and pressure to deliver goods quickly,” said Keith Fisher, president of Honeywell…
Read MoreUnderstanding, Analyzing, and Controlling Common Cause Variation
The pursuit of consistency is fundamental to operational success, yet variability seems unavoidable due to the nature of people, processes, and work environments. While random fluctuations are expected in any system, too much variability negatively impacts an organization’s quality, productivity, and ability to meet customer demands. Understanding common cause variation and implementing strategies to monitor…
Read MoreMitsubishi Invests in ThinkIQ Around Manufacturing and Supply Chain Transformation
ThinkIQ, a supplier of digital manufacturing software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies, recently received investments from Mitsubishi Corp. to accelerate digital transformation with smart manufacturing technologies in industrial supply chains. The focus of this investment by Mitsubishi, the terms of which were not disclosed, will focus on industrial applications in Japan. The open smart manufacturing platform from ThinkIQ…
Read More7 Reasons Why Systems Thinking is Important for Innovation in Organizations
It is critical for modern organizations and teams to constantly innovate, rapidly solve problems, and make effective decisions. With a rise in complexity and connectivity, things have become more complex than they seem. Thus, requiring leaders to dissect diverse parts of an organization or systems that influence one other. Systems thinking provides a perspective on…
Read MoreDubai Chamber of Digital Economy’s App Olympics Competition Garners Over 1,100 Applications
You’re reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. The App Olympics competition, an app development initiative launched by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy that commenced in October 2023, has announced receiving over 1,100 applications from across the world for this one-of-a-kind undertaking. The App Olympics competition has been launched as part…
Read MoreLean in Government, a Comeback?
FEATURE – At a recent Lean Day, our editor was reminded of the immense potential of Lean Thinking applied to government. After a few sleepy years, is lean in the public administration having a comeback? Words: Roberto Priolo, Editor, Planet Lean When I first ventured into the lean world, now over a decade ago, I…
Read MoreSelling to the CFO? Here Are 3 Things You Need to Convince Your CFO to Buy In.
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While it’s true that CFOs spend an exceptional amount of time looking at numbers, many have sat in other seats within their organization and know that there are times when big decisions shouldn’t be based solely on numbers and a budget. This is especially true when it…
Read MoreThe 7-Year LPPD Journey of TechnipFMC
INTERVIEW – In this Q&A, the Chief of Transformation of oil and gas company TechnipFMC tells us about their experience implementing Lean Product and Process Development. Interviewee: Allison Weber Roberto Priolo: What are the key differences between a Chief Engineer system and a traditional approach to new product development? Allison Weber: In our experience at…
Read MoreCan We Still Learn from Toyota Suppliers in Japan?
FEATURE – Fresh of a study tour in Japan, the authors wonder if there is anything left to learn from Toyota’s network of suppliers in the age of AI and digital. Hint: it’s a rethorical question. Words: Michael Ballé and Alice Mathieu In a world of digital apps and generative AI, is there still something…
Read MoreThe Best Quality Tools to Use in 2023
In today’s competitive market, it is essential for businesses to deliver high-quality products and services. Achieving this requires a systematic approach to quality management, which involves the use of quality tools. Quality tools include techniques, methods, and approaches to improve the quality of their products, processes, and services. These tools allow businesses to identify issues,…
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