According to the theory of lean manufacturing, anything which does not increase value should be considered as waste or futile effort. Within this concept, eight different areas which create waste have been identified, which can be summarized with the acronym DOWNTIME.
FlexXray, the nation's largest provider of X-ray inspection and recovery services for the food industry, has announced the addition of Kurt Westmoreland as chief commercial officer.
FPS Food Process Solutions has announced the strategic relocation of its U.S. Parts and Service Centre from Cartersville, Georgia to Bridgeport, Michigan.