Obviously, this question has no answer without context, because the truth is that it depends on a thousand variables and the situation of each specific production department. Basically, we are talking about two categories of very different machine tools: The first of Machining Centers dedicated to high flexibility, but not very productive.The second of flexible machi

There is a famous book written in the 1990s' entitled “The Machine That Changed the World" by James P. Womack. This book has become so famous that today it is considered a sacred manual for all those involved in the manufacturing world. James P. Womack was a young American graduate when he began to study the various production systems in the automotive world, inclu

More than 2,500 years ago the Greeks had already come to the conclusion that the world changes. "Everything flows" is one of the most famous phrases ever coined. The sense is that everything changes; the world, nature, but not only that... Also, the competition, the market in which you operate, the needs of your target customer, the production tools that work or d

The Flexible Production is known worldwide as Lean Manufacturing and represents a complete system that allow production according to the Just in Time concepts. That means produce only the sold quantity, without stock, to make the production more efficient. Obviously, the goal and purpose of the system is proven and valuable, so much so that a lot of companies are app

Do you know which primary characteristic a production company must have today to become competitive and win in this market? In reality, the characteristics are many and all fundamental, but there is one that is the most important and can, in both the medium and long term, make the real difference for your production department. The concepts of Flexible Production and Lean M