The Power of Key Performance Indicators in Manufacturing
n the complex landscape of manufacturing, achieving operational excellence is an ongoing quest, one that goes beyond efficiency. Protecting a brand’s reputation is equally important. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) encourage engineering manufacturers to look past...
TWI + VWIS: A Winning Formula for Manufacturing Success
Training within industry or TWI is quickly becoming a buzz word across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, but the concept itself is not new. TWI was developed during World War II to enable US companies to hire and train new workers to replace those who...
How to Reduce Employee Turnover Through Improved Training
In previous posts, we looked at how poor training programs lead to employee turnover, and the many different costs associated with replacing a worker in manufacturing. Bottom line: turnover impacts both productivity and profitability. But one of the most effective...
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...
