Cycle time reduction

One practical advantage of pressure purging versus vacuum purging is the potential for cycle time reductions. The pressurization process is much more rapid compared to the relatively slow process of developing a vacuum. Also, the capacity of vacuum systems decreases significantly as the absolute vacuum is decreased. Pressure purging, however, uses more inert gas. Therefore the best purging process is selected based on cost and performance. 

Ease of processing improved flow properties and processability lead to cycle time reductions and productivity gains. 

The growing nse of more complex PAT (versus the historically used simple univariate sensors such as pressure, temperature, pH, etc.) within manufacturing industries is driven by the increased capabilities of these systems to provide scientihc and engineering controls. Increasingly complex chemical and physical analyses can be performed in, on, or immediately at, the process stream. Drivers to implement process analytics include the opportunity for live feedback and process control, cycle time reduction, laboratory test replacement as well as safety mitigation. All of these drivers can potentially have a very inunediate impact on the economic bottom line, since product quality and yield may be increased and labor cost reduced. 

Measure and communicate cycle time and factors contributing to cycle time reduction. The process of simply measuring cycle time will result in the cycle time being reduced. Instantaneously obtaining information such as project data and progress using web-enabled tools will also support and facilitate the process. 

How often are you allowed as much time as needed to complete the project Probably never and, in fact, cycle time reductions are the norm. 

Innovation and fast response Successful quahty organizations promote innovation and risk taking that produces new ideas, suggestions, and breakthrough technologies for performance excellence. They are very responsive to customers. There is continuous focus in product and service-cycle time reduction at aU product and service hfe-cycle stages. 

Crystallization temperature and rate Especially Important for nucleating agents in general, and the time until 50% of crystallization is achieved may indicate possible cycle-time reductions. 

Experts have noted the benefits of lower melt temperatures and pressures made possible by these additives in molding. Along with cycle-time reductions, lower pressures may allow a smaller injection-molding machine to be used for a job. Part quality may also be improved (with fewer flow lines and stronger knit lines), with less molded-in stress. (And by no means are most of these additives limited to molding processes Chapter 12 addresses their use in extrusion, where they have analogous benefits.) [11-3,11-4,11-9, 11-14]... 

Successful lean implementation requires changing the culture of the business via employee engagement and Involvement so that it is populated with lean thinkers who focus on customer and process cycle time reduction. 

This chapter will reinforce the fact that lean is not a program, but rather a mindset or a way of thinking. Examples clarify why a successful lean implementation requires changing the culture of the business via employee engagement and involvement so that it is populated with lean thinkers that focus on customer and process cycle time reduction This understanding combined with the adoption and use of lean tools can build a world-class safety culture. Another key point is that a lean leadership style and some common lean tools will allow you to improve both safety and lean at the same time. 

Table 4-6. Cycle Time Reduction Using Vacuum-Assisted Blow Molding of HDPE.

Demand-driven supply chains. Most aggressive partnership programs focus on cycle time reduction, building a just-in-time capability all along the supply chain. Partnerships will work to remove wasteful cycle time at all stages. 

Ballard, G. (2001), Cycle time reduction in home building, Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction, Singapore, August 2001. 

They could also be organized by solution type. Examples would be systems, production technology, or organization development and skills enhancement. Another alternative for sorting is by end result. Examples include cost reduction, cycle time reduction, quality improvement, or revenue enhancement. A "six sigma" program is an example of an end result approach. Another alternative set of initiatives might be our five tasks for SCM. 

Drying-cycle Time reduction Cut in holt with Understanding the drying cycle... 

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