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May 24, 2022 · How to Increase Production Efficiency. Use the following general steps as jumping-off points to start internal discussions about increasing production efficiency. The concrete steps you take will be unique to your organization’s challenges, resources, and production systems.
- Not Just Rolex
- Slow Manufacturing
- Slow Manufacturing’s Craftsperson
- How This Benefits The World
- Vote with Your Money
- A Romantic Clause
Of course, other examples aren’t as volatile (as a market and topic) as Rolex, thank goodness. Other big houses are playing with limited production in the face of demand. Omega, for example no longer releases limited editions. All of the brand’s watches are essentially unlimited, though the limited capacity of production leads to a first-come, firs...
There’s a lot wrapped up in the word “slow” in this context. In its simplest interpretation, slow manufacturing is literally a slowing of the manufacturing process or production output. At the very least, it’s a conscious resistance to the continuous speeding-up that most industries demand in manufacturing. In the realms of mass food production or ...
What ispresent across all strata of slow-production watchmakers is the emphasis on craft and, subsequently, the craftsperson. The craft itself can be many things — design, enameling, component fabrication, finishing — and that particular emphasis is determined by the company and whatever niche it chooses to occupy. Regardless of the particulars of ...
But what do slow production and quality craft have to do with the larger world, beyond scratching our own enthusiast itches? What good do a waitlist and inflated value actually do? We can look first at the physical inputs and outputs of watch production. The more slowly a manufacturer produces a watch, the more slowly the mining, smelting, and forg...
We as watch consumers don’t want the cheapest options out there either. We’re constantly met with raised eyebrows and “You spent how much?” when talking with non-watch nerds about the “good deal” we scored on a new piece. A lot of our hard-earned money goes into trinkets we could do without. As we shop, it’s important that we’re conscious of what r...
At the end of the day, the Rolex, Patek, anOrdain, or Unimatic watch that you attain exists after the purchase, unlike the flights that disappear into thin air. You now have a watch, and a special one, at that. Coupled with the real benefits of slow manufacturing, the story it tells to us as consumers takes the value further. You knowsomeone’s hand...
Slow manufacturing means dedicating the right amount of time to each Midsummer product, and ensuring the best possible quality while promoting manufacturing traditions and artisanal know-how.
Production. In slow fashion, each designer is encouraged to produce locally, using local workforce and resources. Quality is chosen over quantity, which means that slow fashion can reduce exploitation of resources or workers. The production chain is as transparent as possible.
Oct 13, 2021 · Slow fashion is intentional, holistic, and an argument against excessive production and mindless consumption. Here are some tips on how to join the movement.
Mar 30, 2023 · One of the most effective ways to optimize your production processes is by streamlining your production line. By identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, you can improve throughput and reduce cycle times. Let's explore two key strategies for streamlining your production line.
Mar 6, 2024 · Is your productivity approach broken? Slow Productivity offers a transformative perspective on accomplishment and well-being.
