shop floor
noun
British
: the area where products are made in a factory
proper safety procedures for the shop floor
also
: the workers in a factory
managerial control of the shop floor
Examples of shop floor in a Sentence
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While open platform communications (OPC) might be a ubiquitous standard on the shop floor, no similar standard exists for AI integration.
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John Clemons, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
From the steam engine to the assembly line, each leap has redefined what’s possible on the shop floor.
—Richard Howells, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
As retailers search for the perfect mix, some are rolling the dice by putting fewer items on the shop floor, as customers can now buy online.
—Simon Hathaway, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The list goes on, both for objects and fabrics that will intermingle on the shop floor, and online.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
The shop floor becomes a source of insight, not just output.
—Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
On the shop floor surrounding the array of products is an immersive experience.
—Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Start by equipping the shop floor with real-time data sensors, and manufacturers will soon realize just how much ROI is buried in these technologies, spurring deeper investments.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Everyone on the shop floor was incredibly knowledgable about the pieces on display, and their attention to detail elevated the overall experience.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 16 May 2025
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John Clemons, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
From the steam engine to the assembly line, each leap has redefined what’s possible on the shop floor.
—Richard Howells, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
As retailers search for the perfect mix, some are rolling the dice by putting fewer items on the shop floor, as customers can now buy online.
—Simon Hathaway, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The list goes on, both for objects and fabrics that will intermingle on the shop floor, and online.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
The shop floor becomes a source of insight, not just output.
—Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
On the shop floor surrounding the array of products is an immersive experience.
—Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Start by equipping the shop floor with real-time data sensors, and manufacturers will soon realize just how much ROI is buried in these technologies, spurring deeper investments.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Everyone on the shop floor was incredibly knowledgable about the pieces on display, and their attention to detail elevated the overall experience.
—Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 16 May 2025
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“Shop floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shop%20floor. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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