Idhammar Systems will be at Foodex April 16-18 Stand N261 Join Idhammar Systems, stand N261, at Foodex 2018, the UK’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries. The show will shine a light on top trends and future technologies across the...
MACH 2018 is the UK’s premier event for engineering-based manufacturing technologies. Taking place from 9-13 April 2018, MACH is poised to be the destination of choice for engineers and manufacturers, bringing together the best of UK manufacturing under one roof. Visit Stand H17-460 to start your journey towards...
Previously in our series exploring WCM we have explained the theory and process of becoming a true World Class Manufacturer, and how the adoption of software solutions is imperative in the age of Industry 4.0 We have been drawing analogies with Formula 1 as it exemplifies...
The Role of IT in World Class Manufacturing; saving trees and providing evidence In our last post exploring World Class Manufacturing we discussed how WCM requires total commitment to Zero, and how organisations should strive to operate like well-drilled F1 pit crews. Although at a Grand Prix the...
Many UK manufacturing businesses are wisely investing large sums into efficiency technologies and software to streamline and improve production line performance. This, in conjunction with adopting lean strategies to cut costs, and improve productivity, sustainability and profitability, will generate income to further invest in technology,...
PPMA 2017 was very busy, extremely varied and an overwhelming success for Idhammar Systems, with lots of visitors to our stand and plenty of new opportunities to follow up! We were delighted to have many interesting conversations with manufacturing professionals from around the UK, not only...
Seven steps, zero errors, total commitment Before we start discussing WCM theory, let’s first consider Formula 1 racing, and the fact that mid-race maintenance, repairs and adjustments take place in a pitstop that can take as little as 2.4 seconds. That’s 2.4 seconds for the driver to stop...
As we explored last time, the process of becoming a World Class Manufacturing (WCM) organisation is similar to becoming a World Class F1 winning team. Both require an unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement from every member of the organisation. (Admittedly there are fewer giant...
The Manufacturing Industry has evolved enormously since the industrial revolution, from the Spinning Jenny to Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things technologies. Modern times call for modern organisations to have manufacturing practices which are lean, efficient, safe, cost-effective and flexible. No mean feat, but the...