Career transition from automotive to solar module manufacturing

11 Comments / Career Guidance, Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 /

This article is written by Ashish Gaurav Chaturvedi. Ashish is Operations & Production professional. Here we will be discussing Career transition from automotive to solar module manufacturing. I started my professional journey in the automotive industry. My role involved working on production lines, quality control, design for manufacturing, and taking part in continuous improvement efforts. […]

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Adaptive Project Management

Adaptive Project Management in an Uncertain Economy

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This article is written by Shivani Kadam. She is experienced in Project Management. Adaptive project management is, moving towards the right or desired outcome, even if the path turned into something completely different from the original plan. I once ran a project that looked flawless from the outside, the kind you’d happily showcase in a

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An article on how Value Stream Mapping detected a hidden defect.

How Value Stream Mapping Uncovered a Hidden Defect on the Line

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This article is written by Shreya Desai. She is experienced in Process improvement. In a manufacturing plant, not all problems make noise. Some hide in plain sight. Idle operators, partially filled racks, or a batch of components waiting for someone to notice them. These quiet signs are symptoms of process inefficiencies that cost time, money,

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Pre determined motion time system (PMTS)

Predetermined Motion Time System (PMTS)

1 Comment / Work Study /

This article is contributed by Umang Kumar Singh. Predetermined motion time system (PMTS) is a method of arriving Standard time of a work, that comprises predetermined time values corresponding to each and every work element. When we talk about Industrial engineering, work measurement plays a crucial role for measuring productivity and reducing operational costs. As

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Karakuri in Manufacturing

Karakuri in Manufacturing

Leave a Comment / Lean Manufacturing /

This article is written by Shreya Desai. She is experienced in Process improvement. Karakuri in manufacturing refers to smart, mechanical solutions that harness basic physical principles like gravity, levers, springs, pulleys, and counterweights to support operators and streamline tasks—without relying on electricity, motors, or automated systems. What’s the coolest automation you’ve seen? Maybe a robotic

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Role of Industrial Engineer in unionized manufacturing

2 Comments / INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, Lean Manufacturing, Work Study /

This article is written by Umang Kumar Singh. The role of an Industrial Engineer in a unionized manufacturing environment is unavoidable, as it clear misunderstandings among workers, align both workers and management with company goals, and strengthens the relationship between them. Everyone knows Industrial engineering as Resource Allocation Optimizer, Waste Reducer and Process Efficiency Increasing

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Teamwork in Manufacturing: How an Industrial Engineer and Friends Revived a Factory

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In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, where deadlines are tight, margins are thin, and pressure is constant, it’s easy to believe that only hard data and systems drive success. But sometimes, what truly turns things around is leadership built on trust, friendship across departments, and the silent strength of a well-bonded team. At the center

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