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3 Ways To Reduce Manufacturing Costs

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Granta

If you’re a Factory or Manufacturing Manager, then you will know just how important it is to Reduce Manufacturing Costs to enable you to Boost the Profitability of Your Company. You will no doubt be very familiar with the usual … Continue reading →

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What Impact Does Automation Have On The Working Environment?

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Granta

With some of the first forms of automation going back a few hundred years now, we’ve seen technology and automation evolve and change the way people work for decades. Think back to the days of scythes; we now think nothing … Continue reading →

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Two Types of Automation That Improve Machine Throughput

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Granta

Are you looking for innovative ways to improve the throughput of the machines in your factory to enable you to meet your deadlines and achieve your business goals? If you answered yes, then read on for two of the best … Continue reading →

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Automation

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Granta

If you’re considering introducing automation into your production process, then you should consider both the advantages and disadvantages of automation, before making a decision. Read our blog to find out more about the pros and cons of industrial automation.   … Continue reading →

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What Type Of Automation Should I Choose To Increase Factory Staff Motivation?

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Granta

The fact that automation is one of the ways you can incentivise and motivate factory staff is no longer a secret. But with so many different types of automation available today, it might seem like a daunting task choosing the … Continue reading →

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How Do I Incentivise And Motivate Factory Staff Who Are Doing Repetitive Tasks?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Granta

If you’re a factory manager, then you probably know how important it is to motivate your workers as it has a positive impact on how efficient and productive they are, and thus influences the entire business. Below we’ve provided a … Continue reading →

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How do I Identify a Bottleneck in My Production Process?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Granta

Often we are all too aware that there is a bottleneck in our production process, but to actually find and eliminate the bottleneck is usually a complex and time consuming task. Let’s start by looking at what a bottleneck is … Continue reading →

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2 Key Snippets from the 2017 Budget Speech!

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Granta

Read on for a few key snippets about productivity from the budget speech. Click here to find out even more about the importance of productivity for you. “…there is no room for complacency. As we prepare for our future outside … Continue reading →

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2 Ways to Measure the Productivity, Effectiveness or Efficiency of your Machinery or Factory

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Granta

With productivity being a hot topic at the moment it’s important to know how to calculate the productivity of your machinery and factory to enable you to implement and track productivity improvements. This article covers two productivity calculations.  The first … Continue reading →

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Does Automation Really Wreck People’s Lives and Cause Unemployment?

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Granta

There seems to be a lot of fear mongering, especially in the UK, when it comes to automation and the role it plays in causing unemployment, despite evidence that suggests the contrary. Throughout the ages, as humanity evolved, so has … Continue reading →

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