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by Chris Chiappinelli, MA Editorial Staff Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:02:59 PM   | Abstract: | Through an alliance with real-time location system expert Ubisense, systems integrator MacDonald Humfrey brings better tracking technology to core lean processes. |
MacDonald Humfrey, a United Kingdom-based company specializing in integration of automation and control systems, recently announced a partnership with Ubisense, a purveyor of real-time location systems (RTLS), to aid manufacturers operating in lean environments.
The offspring of the marriage is MachSense, a system that integrates RTLS capabilities with core lean processes, including kanban, pick-to-light, error-proofing, and line-side replenishment.
Mick MacDonald, CEO of MacDonald Humfrey, said in a statement that his company had been searching for a reliable tracking technology since it started its business in 1988, and that RTLS offers precision in challenging manufacturing environments. Among MacDonald Humfrey's client roster is a strong contingent of automotive manufacturers.
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