Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://ferret.com.au http://www.ferret.com.au/c/AMTIL/AMTIL-The-Source-has-gone-electronic-n846489 for ManufactureGovernment Programs and Initiatives supporting ManufacturingInnovation and Technology including IP, Lean Manufacturing, DiffusionHuman Resources including skills, education and training, awards OH&S Legislation, Generation Y Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Solidtec-Solutions/Solidtec-Solutions-provide-better-ice-rinks-with-Sport-Systems-Unlimited-and-SolidWorks-Software-n845070 director of sales and marketing. “When we have the raw material in stock, we can deliver a rink in three days. Lean manufacturing, robotics, and SolidWorks 3D CAD have also allowed us to branch out into new markets like indoor soccer, one of North Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Cincom-Systems-of-Australia/Cincom-Systems-of-Australia-to-exhibit-ERP-manufacturing-software-application-at-Defence-Industry-show-n842959 to Cincom Systems of Australia, the aerospace and defence industry lacks lean manufacturing. Cincom Systems of Australia’s 2009 research report observes that only 23% of aerospace and defence (A&D) manufacturers surveyed have implemented Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Trilogiq-Australia/Trilogiq-Australia-discuss-line-productivity-gains-by-LeanTek-tools-n840631 manufacturing is not a fixed method, it feeds on creativity. For example, a standard lean diagram will have the new logistics and productivity created at the line side. However, there remain the small mudas of waiting and motion on the line Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Trilogiq-Australia/Trilogiq-Australia-install-LeanTek-tools-to-reduce-waste-at-workstations-n840627 Excessive space occupied by large containers or oversized racks Muda of inventory and transport Single-product lean manufacturing line with LeanTekIf the customers cannot shorten the line because heavy plant (robots) take up pre-defined Thu, 4 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Cincom-Systems-of-Australia/Cincom-Systems-of-Australia-s-lean-manufacturing-software-at-Smart-Supply-Chain-Technology-show-n840342 Systems of Australia will display their lean manufacturing software during the Smart Supply Chain Technology show. According to a recent March 2009 survey by the Lean Enterprise Institute, companies are giving lean transformation efforts more Wed, 3 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/GE-Fanuc-Intelligent-Platforms/GE-Fanuc-Intelligent-Platforms-Proficy-Tracker-8-0-delivers-lean-production-control-n839120 substitution management along with production hold management.Proficy Tracker is a good enabler to achieve a Lean Manufacturing environment. Dynamic, business rule-based scheduling maintains the production sequence and supplier coordination. Tue, 26 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Cormack-Packaging/Cormack-Packaging-complete-ISO-9001-compliance-audit-n835635 certification levels from the 2000 standards to the current 2008 standards.Implementation of tools such as 5S, Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma provide a framework to ensure the delivery of customers’ products with high quality. According to Mon, 4 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Carl-Zeiss/Carl-Zeiss-help-Lockheed-Martin-build-large-volume-MMZ-B-Plus-gantry-CMM-n835084 signified the completion of a measurement facility optimised for F-35 composite parts achieved by application of Lean manufacturing practices. The F-35 Lightning II is a super-sonic stealth fighter designed to replace a wide range of existing Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Trilogiq-Australia/LeanTek-s-special-modular-flow-racks-n833888 is the essence of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy. LeanTek’s special modular flow racks are produced as a direct response to users’ individual needs. Everything is configurable: length, width, height, structure, etc. The ergonomics and optional Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Trilogiq-Australia/LeanTek-workstations-n833898 structures are ideal for cooling hot-application self-adhesive labels and providing post-press cooling.The Lean Manufacturing method recommends that production lines are laid out in a U- configuration so the component entry and exit points are Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Trilogiq-Australia/LeanTek-trolleys-available-from-Trilogiq-Australia-n834271 are natural application for LeanTek and lean manufacturing. As components become increasingly complex, the need for greater safety increases. Only a highly modular structure can respond to such demands without increasing design costs.LeanTek Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Pronto-Software/Pronto-Software-to-display-PRONTO-Xi-system-at-National-Manufacturing-Week-2009-n831802 operations.The PRONTO-Xi system manages a range of manufacturing processes, including high volume production, lean manufacturing environments and mass customisation, in a range of industries. A key advantage of the PRONTO-Xi system is that it Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Confoil/Confoil-implement-Lean-Manufacturing-Thinking-n821755 of the concept ‘World Class Manufacturing’. The CEO established a management team to plan, lead and implement Lean Manufacturing Thinking within the business.To date the following has been achieved: Traineeships in Lean Manufacturing have Thu, 5 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/TAKT-Australia/TAKT-Australia-appoint-Soren-Pedersen-as-General-Manager-n820754 funded Certificate III and IV in competitive manufacturing programs.Pedersen has a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Business Innovation having headed the Danish Technological Institute’s Lean manufacturing and strategy team for a Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/TAKT-Australia/TAKT-Australia-implement-the-Competitive-Manufacturing-programme-n820617 Manufacturing programme into the business. The Competitive Manufacturing programme has been developed from Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies. The programme is about doing more with less; less time, Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/COGITA/Epicor-ERP-from-COGITA-improve-GDM-Group-retail-solutions-n819682 the year 2006, GDM Group follow the principles of lean manufacturing with the aim of developing and maintaining sustainable, quality standards of production and service. This commitment to lean manufacturing was the reason to choose Wed, 3 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Lawson-Software/Lawson-QuickStep-Manufacturing-software-application-package-available-from-Lawson-Software-n818464 lines Visibility of the entire order chain for optimal material flow and inventory reduction Implementation of lean manufacturing principles, enabling manufacturers to focus on the customer while removing unnecessary work and costs. According Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Packaging-Automation-MPI/Packaging-Automation-celebrate-45-years-of-manufacturing-tray-sealing-and-filling-equipment-n818217 of the eco-cut tray sealer, which helps companies to cut costs through reduced film usage and lower downtime. New lean manufacturing practices have been introduced to the business and are driving down delivery lead times and improving the service Thu, 6 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Trilogiq-Australia/Trilogiq-Australia-s-MOVE-Automated-Guided-Vehicle-reduce-Logistics-costs-n817590 system provides a fully customisable solution for material handling needs. The simplicity of the system supports Lean Manufacturing processes particularly when teamed with flexibility of the LeanTek tube and bracket Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Manufacturing-Learning-Australia/Lean-manufacturing-solutions-from-Manufacturing-Learning-Australia-n817004 Learning Australia offer on site implementation of Lean manufacturing solutions tailored to the business goals of an organisation. Lean Manufacturing is a systematic process for the elimination of waste throughout the organisation. The lean Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT