Using New Technology in the Manufacturing Workplace
As augmented reality and virtual reality technology becomes increasingly advanced, its applications to a variety of sectors grow. Manufacturing is no exception. In a recent article published by Manufacturing.net, author Jonathan Wilkins examines various applications of VR and AR technology within the manufacturing industry. Improved Production – Using VR technology to perform predictive analysis can […]
Using Data to Build a Big Picture of Your Manufacturing Firm
As technology advances, data is becoming more and more readily available. While most manufacturers understand that data is available and can be put to good use, they struggle when it comes to figuring out how to do so. In a recent Forbes article, author Lisa Caldwell offers advice on how to use data as a […]
Drawing Millennials into Your Manufacturing Workforce
Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, are the largest demographic in America. In a recent article for Industry Week, author Richard Farrell takes a look at how manufacturers can attract this younger generation. Drawing on both anecdotal evidence and demographic studies, Farrell makes a number of helpful observations about how to encourage millennials to […]
Case Study: Producing a Culture of Innovation in Manufacturing
Does creativity have a place in the manufacturing sphere? According to Jim Ludema and Amber Johnson, in a recent article for Forbes, the answer is a resounding “Yes.” The authors offer a glance at a company called Crafts Tech, which is “one of the oldest continually operating tool companies in the U.S.” In 2014, the […]
Key Principles of Lean Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a tactic often employed in the manufacturing industry. The goal of the method is to minimize waste while maintaining productivity. This is accomplished though continual process refinement. In a recent article from Manufacturing.net, Robert Logemann examines five key principles of lean manufacturing: Value – This principle refers to the need for manufacturers […]
Why You Should Consider Zero-Based Budgeting at Your Organization
Disruption from a multitude of sources is rife in the manufacturing industry. In order to maintain success, leaders need to work hard to make careful, well-informed decisions. In a recent article published by Forbes, author Kweilin Ellingrud makes a suggestion for manufacturers: consider zero-based budgeting (ZBB). Why should manufacturers turn to ZBB? Ellingrud explains that […]