Manufacturing Today Issue - 222 March 2024 | Page 47

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Pelsis notifications on changing insect trends , combined with accurate and reliable insect activity monitoring , the new product means that pest control operators can provide an even better service to customers , together with operational efficiencies and reduced use of chemicals on site . We ’ re very much focused on exploring technologies like this one to help solve issues for our customers and end-users .
Lean manufacturing and supply chain
“ We ’ ve also invested significantly in lean manufacturing processes , with fully automated punch capabilities and robotic fabrication providing impressive capacity increases of over 200 percent . Using shop floor data capture and real-time problem resolution systems , we ’ ve developed lean manufacturing assembly lines to further improve efficiency and expand capacity . We ’ re also planning further investment in 2024 and 2025 to vertically integrate innovative digital technologies into the next generation of our products as we prepare to challenge industry norms .”
Turning to the company ’ s investment in the supply chain function , Alex continues : “ We ’ ve implemented additional measures to safeguard supply for our customers , including bolstering our supply chain leadership team , broadening our global sourcing network ,
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