Eric MacDonald
OSHA Inspections: Before, During, and After
Every manufacturer should be prepared at any given moment for an OSHA officer to show up for an inspection of your worksite. The visit could be planned, or it could very well be a surprise. Be prepared to pass the test and know what to expect ahead of time—including before, during, and after the inspection […]
Read More...Common OSHA Violations in Manufacturing
Protecting the health and safety of your manufacturing workforce should be your number one priority as a leader. Unfortunately, the vast array of processes and workflows manufacturing covers makes it one of the most dangerous and frequently cited industries. Keep reading to learn what the top OSHA violations in manufacturing organizations have been over the […]
Read More...Your OSHA Self-Inspection Checklist
Following safety guidelines and meeting OSHA standards should be top-of-mind for every manufacturer as we enter a new calendar year. With the Biden Administration officially in office, you can expect to see changes in OSHA standards and stricter guidelines for workplace safety across the board. Keeping all employees safe from risk should be your bottom […]
Read More...The Core Principles of Operational Excellence
Operational excellence in manufacturing means adopting best practices, being dedicated to continuous improvement, engaging the process owners and utilizing the latest technology. This mindset in the workplace leads to accelerations in growth, improved productivity, and increased profitability. In order for your organization to start practicing operational excellence, it’s important for your leadership team, and all […]
Read More...Creating a Lean Culture: 5 Ways to Make Lean a Way of Life
Implementing Lean practices can oftentimes produce positive results in the short-term, but many companies lack the sustained commitment for a successful full adoption of Lean. For longterm change to take root, a company needs to develop a Lean culture. With Lean as a way of life, a company can reap the benefits of employee retention, […]
Read More...Selecting New ERP – 5 Key Consultant Weaknesses to Avoid
By Mark Engleman, Engleman Associates ERP software is complicated and difficult for buyers to assess what functions really exist and what constitutes ERP vendor viability. It is even more difficult to arrange favorable initial and ongoing costs and commercial terms for ERP. Companies purchase new ERP software maybe once a decade or less often—so they […]
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 Common Reasons Behind Lean Manufacturing Failure
Lean Manufacturing, by definition, is about reducing non-value-added activities from the workflow. Unfortunately, the implementation of a Lean approach fails more often than not, and can end up as a waste of time and energy if there is not long-term follow through. Below are 5 common reasons why Lean fails: Too many Tools It is […]
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