As Linecross approaches its 60th anniversary, investment in people, processes and technology continues to shape the way we manufacture, with new developments helping our teams work smarter and make the best use of their skills.
As Linecross approaches its 60th anniversary, continued investment in its people, processes and technology is helping the business prepare for the next generation of manufacturing.
At our Cannock facility, Assembly Production Manager Emma Griffiths has been helping to develop the way information is accessed and production activity managed on the assembly floor, including the introduction of tablet-based workstations.
The tablets give operators immediate access to the information they need while working, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), drawings and quality alerts. Production activity can also be booked as work progresses, helping to keep information up to date and readily available.
For Emma, the benefits go beyond replacing paperwork with screens. Giving operators direct access to information provides greater ownership of their work, while allowing supervisors and team leaders to spend more time on continuous improvement and supporting new customer projects.
Technology is also playing an increasingly important role as the products manufactured and assembled by Linecross become more complex.
“The products we're making today are becoming far more complex. Automation allows us to remove repetitive tasks so our people can focus on the skilled work that really adds value,” explains Emma.
The development forms part of a wider focus across Linecross on continually improving the way the business operates. Employees are encouraged to bring forward ideas, challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to work more effectively.
With almost six decades of manufacturing experience behind us, that combination of experience, new technology and the knowledge of our people continues to shape how Linecross develops its manufacturing operations for the future.
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