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High Speed Cable Braider at Belden Plant in Richmond.
Blog Post | January 2, 2013

Belden Goes Lean

I don't get many opportunities to visit plants or factories anymore, so when Mike Miclot invited me to drive over to Richmond, Ind. to get an in-depth tour, I jumped at the chance.
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Chrysler Goes 3D
News
 | August 8, 2012

Chrysler Goes 3D

3D technology is being used by Chrysler to change the way it plans for future products and implements world-class manufacturing.
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This ball valve was described in six different ways—with different part numbers and prices—in the company’s MRO master catalog.
Don’t Overlook MRO Data
Case Application
 | July 6, 2012

Creating Value in Manufacturing

“Lean,” properly speaking, is not a program, a platform, a methodology or a one-time event. Lean is a way of life that seeks to add value and eliminate waste whether, in manufacturing or the office.
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Product
 | July 5, 2012

Lighted Touch Indicator

The EZ-LIGHT K50 Touch is designed for easy and efficient pick-to-light and lean manufacturing processes.
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Column
 | July 1, 2012

Creating Value for the Customer

You can’t cut your way to prosperity. We’ve heard that phrase often.
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Column
 | April 1, 2012

It's Time for New Organizational Structures

I’ve lived the engineering/operations divide, and we at Automation World often write about the information technology (IT)/control engineering divide. All of these silos are still alive.
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Manufacturing in 2012
Blog Post | February 24, 2012

Jobs in Manufacturing

Last week I went to Greenwood, IN, just outside of Indianapolis, to visit the campus of Endress + Hauser. E+H has substantial manufacturing capability there—and is adding two more buildings to give them more room to expand production and hire more people.
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Feature Article
 | December 6, 2011

Honda America and the Psychology of Continuous Improvement

Understanding human fears, blocks and motivations can go along way toward ensuring a successful—and sustainable—continuous improvement program.
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Empowering Engineers
Column
 | November 30, 2011

Empower People for Manufacturing Success

Engineers add more value to a manufacturing enterprise than anyone else.
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Create Sustain Continuous Improvement Teams
Case Application
 | November 30, 2011

How to Create and Sustain Successful Continuous Improvement Teams

Manufacturing plant managers and Lean manufacturing experts from Honda America, Irving Oil Refinery and elsewhere share their advice for those serious about continuous improvement.
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