Steps to Evaluate the Nesting Process
Most would agree that sheet metal nesting is process. There are steps; some sequential, some parallel. The activities flow; sometimes well, sometimes not so well. Decisions are made, information is shared, and actions are taken. The sum of which is a process.
Even though there is significant value to looking critically at the process, most manufacturers rarely review the it unless there is a mandate to begin a Lean Initiative, a major problem, or an alternative sheet metal software solution is under consideration, which is sometimes indicative of a major problem. Why? Because the day to day management of the process is all consuming. Read more …
