Visualize It: Visual Work Instructions Drive Lean Manufacturing Success
Those of us in the lean manufacturing world know it’s a fast-paced one where being efficient reigns. Every step made, every action taken must be optimized to eliminate waste and maximize value. Like an email or a text message, traditional text-heavy work instructions...
IoT in Manufacturing
Many companies confess to us that their companies are “old fashioned” or out of date; they often seem embarrassed at the lack of technology in their companies. We tell them that makes them normal. Alas, most manufacturing we see is not in a modern, clean,...
How Poor Training Leads to Turnover
In the high-stakes world of manufacturing, high turnover rates are a real and constant challenge. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturing suffers a turnover rate of 39%. Some root causes of turnover include poor working conditions, poor skills...
Reducing the Burden of Work Instructions on Manufacturing Engineers
In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, efficiency and productivity are critical. Manufacturing engineers play a vital role in ensuring smooth operation in production, but their effectiveness can be hampered by an excessive burden of writing and...
