Tribal Knowledge Archives - Sequence Software

Is Workplace Culture a Barrier to New Technology?

by Sequence Maestro | May 31, 2024 | Digital Work Instruction Benefits, Employee Training, Productivity, Tribal Knowledge

Workplace culture is the personality of a business, it’s made up of the shared values, opinions, behaviors, practices, and attitudes of the employees. It’s a powerful force within a company that is formed over time and difficult to go against. The key word here is...

TWI + VWIS: A Winning Formula for Manufacturing Success

by Sequence Maestro | Feb 21, 2024 | Employee Training, Digital Work Instruction Benefits, Lean Management, Production Process, Productivity, Tribal Knowledge

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...

The Benefits of Standard Operating Procedures & Digital SOPs

by Sequence Maestro | Oct 18, 2023 | Digital Transformation, Digital Work Instruction Benefits, Employee Training, Production Process, Productivity, Tribal Knowledge

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) outline the step-by-step processes of completing a routine task. SOPs are like maps that direct employees and teams through the stages of a project, facilitating a streamlined workflow and ensuring that each step is performed...

Why Move to Paperless Manufacturing

by Sequence Maestro | Aug 16, 2022 | Digital Transformation, Digital Work Instruction Benefits, Productivity, Tribal Knowledge

Paper is being phased out in almost every industry. Even fully print-reliant industries like newspapers and magazines have now moved to predominately online subscriptions. Digital platforms are recognized as much more cost-effective, efficient, and user-friendly than...

How Tribal Knowledge Can Undermine Your Manufacturing Business

by Sequence Maestro | Mar 5, 2022 | Tribal Knowledge, Digital Work Instruction Benefits, Employee Training, General Manufacturing, Production Process, Productivity

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 25% of the manufacturing workforces is 55 or older. That statistic has remained stagnant for half a decade, and one of the reasons is, manufacturing companies simply can’t afford to lose the knowledge and expertise of...