🏭 WIP, or Work in Progress, refers to all partially processed products that are in progress in the production flow, but have not yet been completed. Controlling WIP is essential to ensure fluidity, quality, and operational efficiency. Good WIP control is like a traffic light in the factory — it
⏱️ Takt Time is a fundamental concept in lean manufacturing (Lean Manufacturing) that defines the ideal production pace necessary to meet customer demand. It functions as a metronome for the production line, ensuring that each station operates at the right time, without excesses or delays. “Produce at the pace of
Industry 4.0 represents the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by the complete digitization of production, with integration between machines, systems, and real-time data. Advanced Manufacturing applies these concepts in practice, using smart technologies to optimize production processes. This new era connects autonomy, efficiency, traceability, and data-driven decision-making — transforming traditional factories