Manufacturing Excellence at Knight

At Knight, we maintain total manufacturing control from start to finish. This includes:

  • Steel Fabrication
  • Assembly
  • Quality Control
  • Testing
  • Shipping
  • Inventory Management

This comprehensive approach ensures that every product we deliver meets our stringent quality standards and exceeds customer expectations.

Operational Excellence / Six Sigma

Operational Excellence has been at the heart of Knight’s manufacturing since 2001. Our initiatives are designed to meet customer needs better while eliminating waste in our business processes. We utilize several business management tools, including:

  • Six Sigma
  • 5S Lean
  • Global Sourcing
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

These tools help us implement strategic, data-driven changes, enabling us to systematically capture and analyze data, make informed changes to our processes, and control improvement outcomes. By leveraging techniques such as Demand Flow Technology, Kaizen, Lean, and Kanbans, we reduce lead times and ensure better on-time delivery.

Work Cell Efficiency

Implementing Demand Flow Technology and Kanbans has significantly improved output and quality within our work cells. Many of our assemblers are cross-trained to work on multiple production lines, allowing us to meet the demand for our diverse range of standard and custom products. Sophisticated mapping techniques help eliminate "non-value added" steps in the process, enabling us to pass these efficiency benefits on to our customers.

In-House Manufacturing and Engineering

Our on-site manufacturing resources provide the flexibility to operate as a build-to-order company. With in-house capabilities in:

  • Engineering
  • Programming
  • Steel Fabrication
  • CNC Machining
  • Assembly
  • Quality Control

We can offer unique solutions and custom-built units to fit your precise needs. Controlling the production process from design to assembly allows us to differentiate your products from the competition and ensure the highest levels of quality and performance.