Teach Kids to Think As They Read, and Revise What They Write
Once students learn how to sound out words, reading is easy. They can speak the words they see. But whether they understand them is a different question entirely. Reading comprehension is complicated.
IIoT vs. Industrial Cyber-Crime
More and more, manufacturers are becoming the target of hackers, but what can they do about it, if anything? It seems every month, maybe even every week, we hear about some sort of data breach or cyberattack. Think Facebook, Google, and Marriott.
Quality Digest Live -- May 1, 2019
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This Wednesday on Quality Digest Live: If you don't know what control charts or capability analysis are, or if you need a refresher, Matt Savage of PQ Systems will fill in the gaps.
Don't miss the webinar: Control Charts & Capability Analysis 101
Toyota Physics
Today I’m looking at Factory Physics and the Toyota Production System (TPS).
Retailers Like Walmart Are Embracing Robots
Walmart recently announced it plans to deploy robots to scan shelves, scrub floors, and perform other mundane tasks in its stores as the
Two Mindsets That Increase Speed and Efficiency
In a world where speed is valued, we all waste a lot of time and resources with two unconscious patterns: Chasing opportunity and avoiding important conversations. This article is about two mindsets that increase speed and efficiency.
How to Influence Without Authority
Back in the good old days, if you were in a position of authority, you could just announce what needed to be done and assume it would be carried out. But times have changed.
Risk Management for Automotive Suppliers
When you look at standards like IATF 16949 or ISO 9001, the requirements boil down to two essential elements: improving customer satisfaction and reducing risk.
Beware Conventional Wisdom in Digital Transformation
One of my favorite quotes comes from George Bernard Shaw, who said that all change in life originates from unreasonable people.