the factory floor
noun
: the part of a factory among the ordinary workers where products are made
There's talk on the factory floor about a possible strike.
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It could be seen on the factory floor below on Sunday and should be ready later this spring, Limp said.
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
Its sawtooth roofline’s skylights that once poured shadowless daylight onto the factory floor now provide the perfect luminescence for minimalist sculpture.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
This is largely due to the innovative use of robotics and other advanced technologies that automate manual tasks and improve efficiency on the factory floor.
—Alessio Alionco, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
At Toyota, employees—whether on the factory floor or in corporate offices—are encouraged to work together in real-time, witnessing problems up close and fostering trust through action.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
Its sawtooth roofline’s skylights that once poured shadowless daylight onto the factory floor now provide the perfect luminescence for minimalist sculpture.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
This is largely due to the innovative use of robotics and other advanced technologies that automate manual tasks and improve efficiency on the factory floor.
—Alessio Alionco, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
At Toyota, employees—whether on the factory floor or in corporate offices—are encouraged to work together in real-time, witnessing problems up close and fostering trust through action.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“The factory floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20factory%20floor. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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