Introducing Katana’s new brand and the story behind it
There is a lot more to a brand than what meets the eye, and we wanted to share the story behind our new look and why we decided to make the change.
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26 tips for small manufacturing business owners in 2023
Most useful tips for small manufacturing businesses who want to make 2020 their best year yet. Includes overview of the small manufacturing world in 2019.
In-depth study of modern manufacturers crushing it in 2023
We’ve investigated modern manufacturers who’re growing their business in 2020 and performed an in-depth analysis of the tools they use. Here is what we found.
Manufacturing throughput time: fast-forwarding production
Throughput time breaks down manufacturing processes into bitesize chunks. Make sense of it and produce faster without compromising the quality of your product.
What is the 80/20 Inventory Management Rule?
The 80/20 inventory rule states that 80% of your profits come from 20% of your inventory. But, how do you take advantage of this information?
The winning formula for D2C manufacturers in 2023
Feel like you’re losing momentum and need a little pick me up? In this article, we look at the winning formula for DC2 manufacturers in 2023.
Multilevel BOMs explained for product-making businesses
Manufacturing businesses with a complex manufacturing process involving subassemblies need a multilevel BOM. Here we look into how to make them work.
What is a bill of materials (BOM)? Create a bill of materials
A bill of materials is an essential part of the manufacturing process. Here we look at why that is and how growing manufacturers can best use BOMs.
What is statistical process control (SPC) and is it for you?
SPC manufacturing is a method of analyzing production processes to identify areas of waste. In this article, we look into statistical process control.
Resource leveling vs resource smoothing
If you’re experiencing scheduling issues, you’re going to need to use resource leveling or smoothing to fix the problem. But, how do you use them?
Rough Cut Capacity Planning: Is it right for you?
Rough cut capacity planning will be essential in balancing your production capacity against customer demand. But is it good for your manufacturing business?
10 Ways to Improve Your Shop Floor Scheduling
In this article, we look into the 10 ways you can improve your Shop floor scheduling and the best tools for the job.
Shop floor planning and control in production planning
Shop floor planning and control is a crucial element of maintaining a healthy and successful production line. Discover how you can improve it.
Ways small manufacturers can better adapt to remote work
COVID-19 is changing the landscape of manufacturing. Explore the things you can do to embrace remote working in your business.
Intermittent production: making sense of the irregularity
In this article, we look into intermittent production, the difference between continuous production, and the pros and cons of using this production method.
Smart manufacturing: don’t miss out on the industrial revolution
Smart manufacturing is going to be a crucial component for growth soon due to Industry 4.0. But what is smart manufacturing and how will we benefit from it?
Textile Manufacturing: Unweave the Key to Success
Textile manufacturing is an old, but still a massively important industry. In this article, we explore the history and how you can make it in the industry.
Production management: definition and solution
Optimizing production management is important for manufacturers. In this article, we look at what it is, why it’s important, and how you can make it work.
