The Blog for Business Performance Improvement
Process maps can help you improve operations and add value to your organization. In lean manufacturing, process maps are powerful tools that can help you understand what your current processes look like now, and what they should be. On …Read More
Most companies are experts in their respective fields, but still struggle to make progress in their continuous improvement initiatives. This is why you should rely on the expertise of skilled consultants to help you determine and …Read More
An essential element in promoting efficient operations at a manufacturing plant is continuous improvement, requiring an ongoing effort to improve products and processes. Effective operations consultants can help you implement a …Read More
In today’s manufacturing industry, the “skills gap” is one of most pressing and talked about issues. Last year, many major media outlets covered the issue extensively, demonstrating its importance. …Read More
In manufacturing, virtualization helps companies by simplifying the management of IT and operational assets. Dealing with complex plant systems, tons of data, and tightly defined processes, manufacturers benefit from easier …Read More
Kanban is one of several tools used by manufacturers to increase efficiency and limit downtime in a production process. Facilities use Kanban to make sure that production lines are supplied with the right materials at the right time. In …Read More
Chemical processing and other batch manufacturing operations are becoming increasingly complex. Manufacturers today need to have a fast response time when quality issues arise and when equipment requires maintenance. Combining …Read More
Having a proper asset maintenance plan in place is essential for every manufacturing plant. However, sometimes a major impediment to getting maintenance done is that production is ongoing 90% of the time. It is always better to be …Read More
Tribal knowledge is ascertained through years of hard work and experience. Most plants and manufacturing sites tend to have seasoned workers that have worked on most facility assets and have seen it all. You may think that their skill and …Read More
All manufacturers invariably understand the importance of keeping changeover time to a minimum, as increased downtime means a drop in productivity, and ultimately, revenue. To effectively lower changeover time, they must first be …Read More
