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5 Best Practices for Succession Planning
With manufacturing already experiencing a skills gap in the workforce, businesses cannot afford to put off planning for the future. Identifying, developing, and retaining top talent is vital to the long-term success of an organization, and thus needs to be a critical area of investment of time, money, and energy. Below are 5 succession planning […]
Read More...Advanced Manufacturing Technology Adoption
As modern manufacturing moves into the fourth industrial revolution, technology plays an increasingly important role in all levels of production. And while technology increases capabilities, it also increases the complexity of each subsystem. With advanced manufacturing technology adoption becoming vital to compete and stay relevant in the Industry 4.0 world, companies are seeking out MEP’s […]
Read More...4 Benefits of Total Productive Maintenance
Lean Manufacturing focuses on continuous improvement in the pursuit of perfection. This philosophy can apply to manufacturing production through a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) approach. By empowering employees to take responsibility for equipment maintenance and productivity, productive maintenance can help a manufacturer see benefits in 4 key areas: Efficiency, Moral, Safety, and Satisfaction. Efficiency TPM […]
Read More...5 Recommendations to Avoid Robotics Project Missteps
Every project manager has a checklist of aspects that he or she will watch out for before, during, and after the project. Things like build a strong team, establish and agree upon objectives & deliverables up front, watch for scope creep, and validate results of project. Taking that a step further, here are 5 recommendations […]
Read More...Cyber Security Best Practices
Data breaches are costly and oftentimes devastating attacks for small to medium-size businesses (SMBs). Even if the quantity of information available is less than a larger company, many SMBs are targeted because their networks are vulnerable and easy to attack. While not every company has the benefits of an IT security expert on staff, or […]
Read More...Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plans go hand in hand
Whenever there is a EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, Quality) event in a manufacturing facility, it is important to investigate and perform a thorough root cause analysis. The knowledge and understanding gained during this initial step is crucial, but ultimately futile, if it isn’t followed up by a corrective action plan that is effectively put in […]
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