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How to Balance Assembly Lines

Line balancing is an important part of lean manufacturing initiatives.
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Austin Weber
March 13, 2023

In the circus world, tightrope walking requires incredible balance and finesse. One wrong move can have dire consequences. Optimizing workflow on an assembly line is not as dangerous, but it requires a similar set of skills.


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Lean Layout Do’s and Don’ts

Lean Layout Do’s and Don’ts

Flexibility and flow are critical to efficient assembly line design
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Austin Weber
May 2, 2019
Optimizing flow and minimizing waste are two of the basic elements of lean manufacturing. Those concepts also play a critical role in laying out assembly lines.
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What’s New With Workstations

Lean Workstations: Organized for Productivity

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Austin Weber
February 6, 2005
Lean workstations are designed for minimal wasted motion, which refers to any unnecessary time and effort required to assemble a product. Excessive twists or turns, uncomfortable reaches or pickups, and unnecessary walking all contribute to wasted motion.
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