Manufacturing facilities around the world face a common challenge: managing the waste streams generated during productio ...

When you run a business that makes or sells physical products, more waste means fewer profits—simple as that. Whether it's excess inventory or redundant processes, manufacturing waste prevents ...

On the heels of Manufacturing Month—a time to celebrate the ingenuity and resilience of American industry—we have an opportunity to reflect on the systems that keep that industry running smoothly. One ...

In modern manufacturing, efficiency, sustainability, and cost control are essential for maintaining a competitive edge.

Sustainability is vital for a healthy planet – according to the general consensus of individuals and organizations – and increasing numbers of both are seeking ways to reduce waste, increase ...

Fabs, OSATs, and equipment makers are accelerating their efforts to consume less water while recycling more material waste in a trend toward better sustainability. With chips, sustainability is ...

"What if waste...isn't waste?" That question inspired the company behind the consumer brands including Gillette, Tide and Pampers to embark on an extensive zero manufacturing waste goal. Waste is ...

Smart manufacturing has taken a lot of information technology and made it work in manufacturing, all the way down to the shop floor. The internet of things, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the volumes of plant waste across all industrial sectors, including manufacturing. Many items that were easily disposed before are identified as hazardous now.