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Why Visual Management Fails and What to Do About It
Is your visual management system merely a decoration or does it tell the truth about what is happening in the operation? Is it a polished version of the truth, or does it reflect reality? Visual management tools, such as visual management boards, can be “extraordinarily powerful” if used correctly, “but if not used correctly, could actually lead to more distrust and more resistance and bigger walls,” says John Dyer in this episode of Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement.
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Cambodia's Push to Become a Manufacturing Hub
Washington has long worried about China’s growing influence across Southeast Asia. That concern is understandable; China is a major presence across the region. But influence comes from being present and engaged. In Cambodia, the United States has started to do just that.
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5 Ways To Limit the Damage of One Bad Phishing Click
The human element of cybersecurity is undoubtedly the largest, and also the most difficult vulnerability to manage. While most manufacturing leaders have been conscientious about providing training related to proper credential use, email link avoidance and more, people will inevitably make honest mistakes.
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US Automotive Tooling 'No Longer Competitive,' Says New Study
North America’s once mighty automotive tool-and-die industry has been waning for 30 years, with shops closing, workers retiring and the supply chain moving to Asia. Now the crisis has reached the point that American companies cannot “launch, redesign or refresh vehicles at scale” without Chinese tooling, according to a new white paper released by the Center for Automotive Research.
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Startup Launches Humanoid Robot for Under $30,000
Tech startup Feather Robotics Inc. has introduced a humanoid robot for less than $30,000. The Feather robot is a two-armed mobile humanoid built as an open platform for physical AI. Each arm can move in seven degrees of freedom. The robot has a vertical reach of 600 millimeters and a horizontal reach of 1 meter. The rated payload for each arm is 4 pounds, and the peak payload is 15 pounds.
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