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...
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Many companies confess to us that their companies are “old fashioned” or out of date; they often seem embarrassed at the lack of technology in their companies.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 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...
