Production and manufacturing

Synopsis The term Minimalism emerged in New York in the early 1960s within the reduced design of Bauhaus (form follows function) and is still present in our century. Also, the Japanese ideas such as Zen or Ma influenced the Minimalism. „It is a more meditative approach [...], designed to encourage mental peace and quiet.“ (Brown., 2016) The clean lines and the neutral color palette is essential for it. Minimalism is also considered as an important movement of postmodernist art known as the…

More and more manufacturing sectors across the world continue to adopt robotics and automation. The two sister technologies have enabled manufacturers to operate more efficiently, as well as cut costs significantly. Robots can perform several sets of operations at once while automation only focuses on a single set of operation at any given time. This report has discovered that robotics and automation affected manufacturers in the Auto sector in varying ways. GM has reduced its number of workers…

CORPORATE SUPPLY CHAIN: TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY??? A CASE STUDY OF NESTLE & MARS IN RELATION TO CAMBODIAN SEA SLAVES MSc FAM - TEAM 3 KHAMLICH ALI ROSADO GLORIA EZE HENRY UGOCHUKWU OCTOBER 20, 2015 ABSTRACT Slavery, a practice that seemed to have disappeared but it apparently still exists. Indeed, the New York Times article (14 september 2015) explains that slaves laborers, from Cambodia, work for suppliers of big internationals companies like Nestle and Mars. These slaves…

In gloves industry, and for the maximum care of hands, Polyurethane-made gloves has shown the most remarkable effect than any other material. Known as one of the most versatile quality polymers, Polyurethane gloves are in huge demands at the consumer end. Well, what are the qualities that make a Polyurethane glove the best? To be honest, you can't find much stronger grip (and no sticky sensation) in a glove made by Polyurethane than any other material. The other qualities of this material are…

Kitchen Island -The kitchen has traditionally experienced three main design and style elements, the cabinets, work space and the appliances. The cabinets are used for storage, counters are used as preparation areas and the appliances for cooking or various some other handling like refrigeration, food preparation, cutting, etc. Until after World Conflict II, in the us all three were supplied by stand alone furnishings. In big Language kitchens large function tables were magnets for families and…

In the video, “Milton Friedman - I Pencil”, showed Milton Friedman talking about what does it take to make a pencil. It takes a lot of people from different countries to create a spectacular product that may seem simple to someone else, like a regular pencil. From the tip of the eraser to the bottom of the lead ( which is known as graphite) are all materials that comes from certain areas of the world. Friedman had said that there is not a single person in the world can make a pencil on their…

their utmost flexibility. And the 650C is no difference. Packed with outstanding features and an ergonomic construction from a trustworthy manufacturer, this unit is suitable for a wide array of material handling applications. These include steel manufacturing, mining, stevedoring, sea ports, and general…

Owning and operating trucks and trailers to haul dry freight is extremely expensive. Some of the largest companies in the country have chosen to outsource their fleets, rather than owning. A small or medium-sized business owner, with even more limit resources, would benefit from this kind of thinking. Before you decide whether outsourcing your dry freight trucking needs is a good fit, consider these three benefits to your company. Lower Costs An adequate number of trucks and trailers require a…

Your HVAC doesn't take your needs into consideration when it breaks down or malfunctions. Before things can return to normal, you'll need to have a professional come in to inspect and repair your unit. The only problem is, some companies are the more ideal choice for the job than others you may be considering, specifically one that is open 24 hours. Here are a few benefits of 24 hour repair in Sioux Falls, SD. Availability: Availability is important when you are having a problem with your…

Motorcycle Technician / Mechanic Job description: Motorcycle mechanics repair and maintain the bikes that people bring into their shops. Some motorcycle mechanics may also work on all- terrain vehicles, motor scooters, and snowmobiles. Motorcycle mechanics usually follow a checklist to find out which parts are operating normally and which aren't, when maintaining a bike. If a motorcycle breaks down completely, a mechanic uses various techniques to assess the problem. Since motorcycle brands vary…