Moving From Manual to eKanban Creates Right-Sized InventoryStreamline the <em>kanban</em> process and materials flow
Wed, 10/12/2016 - 11:23
Manufacturers’ waste-reduction initiatives are rarely as effective as they could be. When reducing waste, inventory is often the main target. But how do you right-size inventory in an environment of constant variability? In a word: kanban.… Complex Global Supply Chains SimplifiedThe value of electronic <em>kanban</em> systems and rapid deployment
Wed, 03/23/2016 - 14:39
It’s no surprise that multinational companies have complex global supply chains. What’s less obvious is how to simplify supply-chain processes and arrive at a lean, consistent, reliable, and cost-effective solution. One global leader, ITT Corp.,… The Next Layer of Lean ManufacturingReplace one-load-at-a-time delivery to improve throughput and lower cost of quality
Wed, 02/03/2016 - 17:02
Quality professionals in most manufacturing plants still have safety under their area of responsibility. Safety has been a growing concern in the workplace for decades, and in warehouse operations, forklift safety is one of the biggest.
OSHA… Layered Process Audits Are Proving Their PopularityThey make quality a shared responsibility at all levels
Mon, 09/28/2015 - 12:33
Established in 1982, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is a nonprofit association with a diverse group of stakeholders—including retailers, suppliers of all sizes, automakers, manufacturers, service providers, academia, and the government… Outsourcing OSHA Compliance Functions Relief for overburdened quality departments
Tue, 06/09/2015 - 15:02
As regulatory compliance expands with fast-changing, ever-growing requirements, safety and quality professionals are falling behind. Senior management, particularly among small and mid-sized manufacturers, delegates the function of safety and… How Women Can Transcend Barriers to Management PositionsThough seemingly unfair, women must continually demonstrate their value
Wed, 05/13/2015 - 16:44
Whitney Blackburn began her career as an art director for a visual communications company, where she built a reputation for intuitive design and creative leadership. Equipped with a passion for intelligent marketing and a deep curiosity for all… Women in Manufacturing LeadershipThe industry is changing its attitude toward gender roles
Thu, 04/16/2015 - 10:18
Magline is a leading manufacturer of route distribution solutions. Back in 1947, the company was founded to “make things out of magnesium” because such products offered unrivaled strength and lightness. Magline’s first product was a modular… Room at the TopThe current and future state of women in manufacturing leadership roles
Mon, 04/06/2015 - 17:22
Much has been written about the different styles of management between the genders. Although there are still few women in top leadership, particularly in manufacturing, learning from them, even anecdotally, can provide insight into the current… Conveying Lean Excellence, Part 3Lean from the trenches at Hytrol Conveyors
Mon, 02/02/2015 - 08:39
This is the last in a series about how lean manufacturing has affected the people and the companywide culture at Hytrol Conveyors, a designer and manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems. As described in part 1 and part 2, dozens of interviews… Conveying Lean Excellence, Part 2More profiles in a lean journey
Thu, 01/08/2015 - 12:55
In November 2014, Quality Digest Daily published the first in a series about companywide lean cultures and how a lean journey affects people and companies. Jonesboro, Arkansas-based Hytrol Conveyors, a designer and manufacturer of advanced conveyor…
