In the quest for profitability, growth and a competitive edge, few things are more important than how a manufacturer manages its supply chain. Converting inputs—materials, equipment, people and energy—into saleable goods and services is the very essence of manufacturing. Offering relevant goods and services at competitive prices and lead times can make or break your […]
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About MetaOrnate is a Troy, New York, startup that makes ceramic architectural facades via additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. Riley Studebaker founded the company in early 2023, following his move to the Capital Region to become a lecturer on robotic building materials at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s School of Architecture. The Challenge When Studebaker
About Hope’s Windows of Jamestown, New York, is the preeminent designer and manufacturer of steel windows and doors in the US. Hope’s Windows is a 100+ year old company focused on producing premium-quality custom windows and doors for residential and commercial new construction, retro fit, and historic preservation. The Challenge Hope’s Windows has multiple plants
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Part of the lean training included a waste hunt to identify waste in their operations. The teams identified several wastes and decided to work on increasing flow by creating one piece flow cells in two strategic product lines.
Lean Tools Provide Lead Time Reduction Read More »
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