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...
Is Workplace Culture a Barrier to New Technology?
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
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...
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Many companies confess to us that their companies are “old fashioned” or out of date; they often seem embarrassed at the lack of technology in their companies.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 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...
The Hidden and Visible Costs of Replacing a Manufacturing Worker
Manufacturing is the backbone of many economies, contributing significantly to both employment and GDP. In this industry, the skilled workforce is crucial for ensuring efficiency, productivity, and product quality. So why do we so casually overlook the costs of...
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...
