NAM survey showed that “manufacturers have proven that with our grit, determination, and patriotic spirit, we can overcome any challenge facing the nation.” As an industry that has dealt with adversity many times, manufacturers are facing the current pandemic with the same... Continue Reading
You wouldn’t have wished for this ridiculous, unprecedented disruption, but if you’re like many leaders I talk with, this stressful period has also been surprisingly energizing…until it wasn’t. You’re proud of your team; they’ve been working round the clock on... Continue Reading
Solving problems during a crisis demands speeding up innovation by repurposing the knowledge, resources, and technology you already have at hand. The Coronavirus pandemic is one of the most difficult collective challenges facing humanity since the last world war. In the midst of the turmoil,... Continue Reading
Start your meeting off on the right foot, and you'll be much more productive. "How can I get my team to engage? I'm doing everything right, but they're still just sitting there." I was talking with a frustrated leader at a healthcare facility. Her team meetings had always been lackluster, so... Continue Reading
Inventories of raw materials and finished components are diminished because of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet many manufacturers don’t realize the cost of downtime caused by stock-outs and other production-related problems. In fact, some companies underestimate factory downtime by as much as... Continue Reading
Stabilize operations, optimize throughput, and maximize your profits. Restarting a manufacturing operation is a huge undertaking in calm times. When you factor in the complexities of the post-pandemic environment, it can be overwhelming. Follow these six steps for a clear path to stabilize... Continue Reading
As plant connectivity intensifies, manufacturers need to embrace best practices to address the evolving threat landscape. The benefits of connected industrial environments can be phenomenal. However, as manufacturers have continued along the digital journey, many have figured out the hard way... Continue Reading
It is proven that companies that have well-trained employees on trends, technology, and enhancements in their industry minimize errors, and increase productivity and morale. Knowing that, why would you pass on the opportunity to bring your top management to Furnaces North America 2020, where... Continue Reading
The cumulative volume of coronavirus-related email lures and other threats is the largest collection of attack types exploiting a single theme for years, possibly ever. The total volume of phishing emails and other security threats relating to the Covid-19 Coronavirus now represents the largest... Continue Reading
Operational excellence never goes out of style, and done right, smart technologies enable better decisions, faster. It’s a question that crops up with amazing regularity: What’s next after Lean Manufacturing? It’s an odd inquiry, really, because it implies that you... Continue Reading
The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created the need for social distancing, quarantine, and isolation so that vulnerable individuals are not exposed to the virus and health care systems are not overwhelmed. Collectively, we understand the goodness of “flattening the curve”... Continue Reading
Keeping workers healthy with vigilance and common sense. For many, the term “industrial hygienist” or “occupational hygienist” conjures the image of a highly trained technical wizard—part toxicologist, part engineer, part ergonomist, part chemist, with a... Continue Reading
