How The Selfish “Silo” Mentality Could Be Damaging Your Factory’s Profits
Astonishing statistics reveal that not much progress has been made in the world of manufacturing for the past twelve years. In fact, the opposite is true.
Manufacturing Insights
The Hidden Cost Of Workers Too Afraid To Tell You When Something’s Wrong
It is obvious to skilled managers and business leaders that reporting issues is a good thing – getting problems into the open allows them to be dealt with, preventing them from further damaging the organization.
Why It’s Never A Good Idea To Keep Your Workers in the Dark About Company Goals
Now consider the average factory worker who spends hours a day grinding on the shop-floor. Is he aware of your targets, projections and goals? Does she understand what your company hopes to achieve in the coming year?
Unclog the Bottlenecks for Maximum Productivity
If you manage or work in a factory, it’s likely that one of the things that keeps you up at night is the existence of bottlenecks in your production line. Do not feel alone…
Instant Gratification – What if Problems Could Be Identified and Solved Immediately?
While arguments can be made for the downside to the emphasis on immediacy and information constantly being thrown at us from all different directions, there is a place where the upside is huge and the downside is miniscule. That place is your factory.
Data: The Answer to Downtime on the Factory Floor?
Even factories that are built with efficiency in mind and deploy the latest equipment suffer from reduced efficiency due to factors such as poor installation, misuse, or inefficient coordination and planning.