Tag: automation

Automation seems like all the rage these days. While it is certainly nothing new, especially for those well-versed in manufacturing, it is making a splash elsewhere. Automation is a useful tool, but it is only part of the proverbial equation regarding day-to-day operations. So, why not dive deeper into the subject and see […]

Lean Six Sigma can assist organizations determine which processes are the best candidates for automation as well as make those processes more automation ready.

In a move to reduce waste and warehousing costs under its Six Sigma plan, Pepsi Beverages Co. has installed an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) and warehouse control system at its plant in Tampa, Fla., USA.