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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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 On the factory floor, quantum algorithms could improve the performance and path planning of industrial robots, reducing downtime and increasing overall productivity. —

Yuval Boger, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the factory floor

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