Focusing on the now rather than adhering to a plan improves throughput, allows for variation and lays a strong foundation for predictive analysis. A tour can be telling for anyone hoping to truly understand a CNC machining business. Consider Northwood Industries (NWI), a family-owned, 24,000-square-foot operation in Perrysburg, Ohio. A clean floor, organized workstations, color-coded bin systems and a large board displaying key performance indicators evidence as lean and well-run a shop as any. Similarly, the presence of new multitasking and five-axis machines amid rows of whirring spindles points to financial success, technological sophistication and the flexibility to accommodate a varied mix of demanding work.
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