CPAI Editorial
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The same rework keeps coming back, even after the last fix. Matthew Wright on what to check on the shop floor before adding another control or more automation.
by Matthew Wright
Indirect labor in manufacturing is the cost of work that supports production but cannot be traced economically to one product or job. Common examples include production supervision, quality support, maintenance, sanitation, materials handling, and production planning. The cost may enter manufacturing overhead, but the hours should still be attached to the loss event, batch, or […]
by CPAI Editorial Team
Calculate the cost of downtime in manufacturing without overstating lost production: one method for constrained lines, another for spare capacity.
by CPAI Editorial Team
