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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The material is also designed to fit into existing manufacturing workflows, reducing the need for major changes on the factory floor.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
From the factory floor to the small business ledger, the tech ecosystem is undergoing a massive shift toward hyper-automation and deep data visibility.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Retirement of experienced workforce in manufacturing creates a significant risk of knowledge loss and is likely to impact consistency, efficiency and adaptability on the factory floor.
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Sk Gupta,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Above the factory floor, the big bosses determined our production goals for the day, as usual.
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Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
From the factory floor to the small business ledger, the tech ecosystem is undergoing a massive shift toward hyper-automation and deep data visibility.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Retirement of experienced workforce in manufacturing creates a significant risk of knowledge loss and is likely to impact consistency, efficiency and adaptability on the factory floor.
—
Sk Gupta,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Above the factory floor, the big bosses determined our production goals for the day, as usual.
—
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the factory floor
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“The factory floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20factory%20floor. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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