Manufacturing Bulletin - May Edition
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Welcome to the Manufacturing Productivity Bulletin - May Edition.
In this issue:
Manufacturing sentiment improves in April – According to the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) Industrial Trends Survey
According to CBI's latest quarterly Industrial Trends Survey, sentiment within the manufacturing sector improved in April and output expectations were the strongest for six months.
Output volumes were broadly stable in the three months to April, following strong declines in output over the first quarter of 2024. Manufacturers expect output to rise over the next three months, with expectations the strongest since October 2023.
Global Healthcare Manufacturer, Vernacare turns to smart technology to drive efficiency
Last month, we caught up with Vernacare who installed FourJaw in 2023 at its site in Worksop on its dry wipe production lines to identify how efficiently machines were running and determine the root causes of downtime.
Read how the team at Vernacare used FourJaw to inform process improvements across their factory floor, resulting in the removal of all back orders, putting them in a position to deliver orders on time for customers worldwide, a tangible benefit of the unprecedented increase in machine productivity.
UK aircraft orders hit a record high in Q1 2024 but deliveries lag
The Manufacturer has published the latest figures released from the ADS Group, the trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space industries
It says that there were 301 aircraft orders placed in Q1 2024, which represents a 9% improvement on the first quarter of 2023, while ADS records highlight that the number of aircraft on backlog order is 17% ahead of 2023, at 15,812. However, production capacity challenges have meant that the 227 aircraft delivered in Q1 2024 is 12% less than the same quarter of 2023.
With challenges like this, increasing productivity is a key lever manufacturers can pull to maximise production capacity and keep up with demand. Something our customer SPS Technologies has successfully done having increased productivity by 23%, which equates to 273 additional productive hours per week across 15 machines, after utilising our smart technology!
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Comparing Lean And Agile Manufacturing Principles: Which Is Best Suited For Your Factory?
Our latest article explores the differences between lean and agile manufacturing principles and examines their suitability for various manufacturing processes. Read the article or listen to the audio version to:
🔍 Learn the origins and core principles of lean and agile manufacturing
🛠️ Discover how lean streamlines processes for assembly lines, while agile adapts to fast-changing customer demands
🚗 See lean in action in automotive manufacturing and agile's impact on clothing industries
💡Uncover the secret to success: a hybrid approach combining the best of both worlds
MACH 2024 - What a Show!
If you're from the manufacturing world, it would be hard to dodge the MACH mania that returned for a whole week in April. Showcasing the very best of innovation, education and inspiration for the thousands of visitors it welcomed through its doors.
Among all the hustle and bustle taking place, the FourJaw team got to meet plenty of new faces and catch up with some familiar ones to discuss and showcase our tech platform that is enabling manufacturers to drive productivity.
A massive thanks to everyone who stopped by the stand, and rest assured if we scanned you, we'll be in touch soon!
'Smart' Manufacturing & Engineering Week Returns
On the 5th and 6th of June, Manufacturing & Engineering Week returns to the NEC, but with a slight name change. The event has been rebranded to 'Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week' which organisers say is to reflect the industry's shift towards embracing advanced technologies, tools, and solutions that drive progress.
The 'Smart' FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics team will be showcasing our solutions that combat factory floor blind spots by identifying the top causes of lost productivity and wasted energy. Visit the guys on Stand4-K100. Those who register via the link below will also receive an exclusive invite to the 'FourJaw Happy Hour' taking place on day two.
Register for FREE, using the link below.
Thanks for reading.
Until next month, happy manufacturing.
The FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics Team
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