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...
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...
