Knowledge: Transformative production strategies

Process optimization, Industry 4.0 and automation

Reducing cycle time in bulk material filling: Unlocking potential at the machine

Cycle time measures the duration of a production step and is crucial for process optimization. Additionally, the differences between cycle time, throughput time, and takt time, as well as strategies for reduction. 

Throughput Time vs. Cycle Time in Bulk Material Filling: Differences and Leverage Points

Lead time refers to the period from the start of production to completion. Learn how it is calculated, what factors influence it, and how companies reduce lead time. 

Predictive Maintenance: Maintenance Before the Filling Line Shuts Down

How predictive maintenance minimizes unplanned downtime, reduces costs, and maximizes equipment availability—for future-proof production.

Total Productive Maintenance: Zero Downtime at the Filling Line

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) boosts production output by maximizing equipment availability. Learn how TPM optimizes production processes, reduces waste, and makes maintenance activities more efficient.

Increase production output with OEE
Calculating and Improving OEE for Filling and Packaging Lines

How manufacturing companies use Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to optimize their production performance. Use OEE to identify downtime and improve processes.

Introducing lean management in production
Lean Management Principles in Bottling Technology

How to reduce waste and increase efficiency in manufacturing facilities using the principles and methods of lean management. Examples from manufacturing and assembly.

Optimizing Filling Processes: Improving Efficiency in Bulk Material Handling

Bagging, as the final step in the production process, often determines efficiency and product quality—and, with OEE rates of only 30–40%, holds enormous, often untapped potential for optimization.

Preventing dust formation: Clean bagging of powders and granulates

Why does dust occur during bagging – and how can it be prevented technically? Causes, ATEX risks, and solutions for clean bagging processes.

Key production figures: Time, costs, quality & performance

How time, cost and quality-related key figures in production reveal weak points and optimize processes - for greater efficiency.

Lean methods: lean production using the example of the e-car battery

By implementing lean methods as part of strategic lean management, GREIF-VELOX is realizing leaner battery production with the Velovac.

Lean method 5S: organizational rules for the optimal workplace

The 5S method is a lean management approach to creating an organized, clean and standardized workplace. 5S increases efficiency, reduces waste and increases safety in production and the office.