What are the Objectives of MRP?

MRP, or Material Requirements Planning, is an inventory and supply management system designed for businesses.         MRP software systems are designed to help plan manufacturing activities, delivery schedules, and purchasing of materials based on customer demand and production schedules. It ensures that there is enough material to meet production needs and that the … Read more

Made to Grow: Episode #2 with Tom Hughes

In this episode, Tom Hughes, an expert in Two Second Lean Methodology, joins Rich Dale from Flowlens to explore the world of Lean manufacturing and how to foster a culture of continuous improvement within your organisation.

Tom shares how to get started on your Lean journey, the most common reasons for failure and his personal story on how he became a self-professed ‘Lean Maniac.’

Made to Grow is Live!

Made to Grow – a new podcast featuring some of the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturers, industry experts and thought leaders is now live! Every fortnight, we’ll be releasing a new episode where Flowlens founder and CEO, Rich Dale will be talking insights, trends and transformations with a host of renowned experts. In Episode #1, … Read more

The different types of manufacturing production systems

When demand for your product is high, so is the need to make sure your production runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible. The type of manufacturing production systems you use and how you manage them can make your processes more cost and time efficient, meaning you can get high-quality products to your customers even … Read more

How to Find (and Eradicate) Bottlenecks in Manufacturing

Is your assembly line constantly stalling? Are stock shortages or operational slowdowns making it hard to meet client demands? For manufacturers, these issues can create major headaches, impacting both customer satisfaction and profits. The good news? You can identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks for good. In this guide, we’ll show you how to pinpoint bottlenecks … Read more

Why Quality Management is Important in the Manufacturing Industry

The UK manufacturing industry is valued at over £400 billion (and it’s steadily growing). You’ve likely noticed an increased demand for your products if you work in the manufacturing industry.  However, your business could suffer if you don’t prioritise quality while working to keep up with this demand. Below, you’ll learn more about the importance … Read more

Flowlens Product Updates – March/April 2023

As always, if you have any queries about any of these updates, please contact our Customer Success team via support@flowlens.com. Flowlens Task Templates – ProjectsAn update was made to include the ability to create a task template against Projects so every time a Project is made, a task is created and assigned to a specific … Read more

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