Moving material one load at a time is waste. Here's the leaner way.
Tugger trains, hybrid carts, and an 80/20 workstation guide — this month’s shop floor highlights. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Structures
The tugger train is one of lean manufacturing's most underrated tools
One operator, one battery caddy, and a train of custom carts can supply an entire facility — safely, efficiently, and without interrupting production flow. |
🌟 Some builds call for aluminum. Others call for tube and joint. This one uses both
When the two systems are compatible, you stop compromising. See how Esteban combined 80/20 and Flexpipe into one cart that's rigid where it matters and adaptable everywhere else.
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FROM THE 80/20 BLOG:
Good ergonomics isn't a perk. It's a performance decision
25% productivity gains. 60% fewer compensation costs. The numbers make the case — and modular T-slot aluminum workstations from 80/20 are how you get there. |
Quality control workstation |
"Without standards, there can be no improvement."
- Taiichi Ohno — Father of the Toyota Production System |
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