March 15, 2022 / Manufacturing / Process Improvement / Supply Chain
Remember the familiar line from an old TV cop show: “There are 8 million stories in the Naked City”? As USC Consulting Group’s Vice President and Senior Operations Manager Paul Harker likes to point out, the …Read More
March 11, 2022 / Manufacturing / Process Improvement / Supply Chain
Warehouse operations are the foundation of any company that processes and ships orders. An efficient warehouse means that you’re optimizing labor costs, getting a good return on investment on your space, and, most …Read More
March 7, 2022 / Knowledge Transfer / Manufacturing / Process Improvement
There’s no sugar-coating it. It’s tough out there for manufacturers on the front lines of the hiring wars. We are in an unprecedented hiring-and-retention situation in this country. The Great Resignation numbers …Read More
March 4, 2022 / Consulting / Knowledge Transfer / Manufacturing / Process Improvement
Not every manufacturer has the same needs. As a result, various manufacturing systems and approaches have been developed, each with its own benefits and use-cases. Familiarity with these systems is essential for any business …Read More
February 28, 2022 / Lean Manufacturing / Manufacturing / Process Improvement / Supply Chain
After a couple of difficult years, manufacturing is roaring back in the U.S. There’s a lot to be optimistic about. Consumers are consuming again, fueling high demand. Manufacturers in many facets of the industry are …Read More
February 18, 2022 / Consulting / Manufacturing / Process Improvement / Supply Chain
Everyday we set out to conquer life in various ways. We conquer fears, objections, and challenges. It is how we overcome these obstacles that defines are character and successes. There was a famous historical figure with the …Read More
February 15, 2022 / Asset Maintenance / Consulting / Manufacturing / Process Improvement / Supply Chain
This is the story of William the Conqueror. No, not the 11th century figure, but William the Vice President of Operations at Acme Widget Company who becomes the Savior of Operational Improvements. William is under siege with …Read More
February 7, 2022 / Consulting / Knowledge Transfer / Manufacturing / Office Politics / Process Improvement
If the Great Resignation has hit your company, leaving you short-staffed and scrambling to fill open positions, you’re not alone. An average of 4 million people per month have resigned from their jobs since April 2021, …Read More
January 31, 2022 / Knowledge Transfer / Logistics / Manufacturing / Supply Chain
As long as we have transported goods from place to place, we have had to figure out how to keep track of those goods. Warehouse management is the modern iteration of this pursuit, and there has never been a better time to manage this …Read More
January 31, 2022 / Consulting / Knowledge Transfer
It seems most people struggle when it comes to creating an effective resume. People don’t seem to like to talk about their personal and professional achievements. However, if you want to make a career change or earn that …Read More