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Author: Megan Nichols

Megan Nichols
Megan Nichols

Megan R. Nichols is a technical writer and blogger who covers manufacturing and industrial automation topics. She regularly contributes to sites like IndustryWeek, MHL Network, and ReadWrite. Megan also publishes easy to understand manufacturing articles on her blog, Schooled By Science, to encourage others to learn about these industries. Keep up with Megan by following her on Twitter.

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    5 Industries That Take a Page Out of the Lean Manufacturing Playbook

    Lean manufacturing techniques — originally a system process developed by Toyota to increase efficiency inside company plants — have exploded. They are ...
    Megan Nichols
    August 19, 2020
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    Why Do You Need to Conduct a Supplier Capability Assessment?

    A successful supply chain requires multiple parties to work together to meet goals. Perhaps you rely on lean principles to remove waste ...
    Megan Nichols
    July 8, 2020
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    How Can You Benefit From Lean Management?

    If you’re not familiar with lean management principles yet, you should be. Even at the best of times, industrial professionals find themselves ...
    Megan Nichols
    May 24, 2020
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    Technologies to Help You Optimize Your Lean Processes

    Increasing pressure on the supply chain and manufacturing sector has led logistics and manufacturing companies to adopt lean principles. These strategies help ...
    Megan Nichols
    April 9, 2020
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    Surge Protection for Plant Lighting Is Crucial to Operations

    Surge Protection for Plant Lighting Is Crucial to Operations

    Lighting is essential safety equipment — a well-lit facility is necessary for safe and efficient operations, making the choice and maintenance of ...
    Megan Nichols
    January 28, 2020
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    Why Does Your 3PL Need to Follow Lean Production Principles?

    Why Does Your 3PL Need to Follow Lean Production Principles?

    Despite the clear benefits of lean production principles and more widespread use across various industries, it is still uncommon to see in ...
    Megan Nichols
    December 24, 2019
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    5S Flooring Tips for Warehouses and Manufacturers

    5S Flooring Tips for Warehouses and Manufacturers

    A lot of variables come into play when you’re designing or remodeling a warehouse, from using the space efficiently to managing climate ...
    Megan Nichols
    November 25, 2019
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    Will Automation Help Improve Lean Manufacturing

    The fourth industrial revolution has made robotics more central than ever to manufacturing. But not every manufacturer has faith in the ability ...
    Megan Nichols
    November 1, 2019

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