Blank Variation Analysis
Description As an input to the forming process, we strive to understand the impact of specific blank size and shape variables on the current forming output. Alternatively, this analysis tool…
Phoenix Group welcomes professor Menachem Kimchi
The Phoenix Group Welcomes Professor Menachem Kimchi
The Phoenix Group has worked for many years with Professor Menachem Kimchi from The Ohio State University on the development of welding / joining principles and guidelines for the auto…
Phoenix Group producing quality vs quantity argument
Producing Quality Vs. Quantity: Is The Argument Dead?
In the manufacturing sector, for many years, we have heard the debate over quality vs. quantity. It usually sounds something like this: “The boss has to decide what he wants, make…
Phoenix Group 4 Pitfalls To Avoid When Working Toward Iso 9001/Iatf 16949 Compliance
4 Pitfalls To Avoid When Working Toward Iso 9001/Iatf 16949 Compliance
If you’re in the automotive industry, chances are by now you’ve heard of IATF 16949. This is something that’s on everyone in the automotive supply chain’s mind as we move closer…
Engineering team discussing how to optimize processes and consulting services create lasting change
Optimizing Your Processes: How Consulting Services Create Lasting Change
The goal of engaging with a process optimization consulting service is to drive lasting change. This won’t happen if the measures implemented by the organization are inadequate. Temporary improvement will…
Phoenix Group automotive manufacturing consulting for speed, safety, and loss reduction
Speed, Safety, And Loss Reduction: Why You Need Manufacturing Consulting
Running a manufacturing plant is difficult. You must manage multiple stakeholders, drive continual improvement while maintaining safety standards, and reduce losses every quarter. Consider partnering with a consulting service to help address and…
Recent increase in usage of lightweight and high strength materials are proving to be a challenge for some stamping organizations as they try to maintain repeatable, consistent process and output conditions
A Message About Process Control To Manufacturing Leadership
The implementation of process control methods is still in the beginning stages within the traditional automotive stamping environment. Many stamping organizations struggle to maintain consistent processes and data collection systems.…
Outsourcing of quality engineer a company best thing to do
Why Outsourcing A Quality Engineer May Be The Best Thing Your Company Can Do
Hiring is difficult. Hiring for highly skilled technical positions like quality engineers is even more challenging. Unless you have a great network of qualified individuals, you’ll likely spend hours posting on…
Phoenix group team working together using 8 benefits of process improvement services
8 Benefits Of Process Improvement Services You Haven’t Thought Of
WHAT IS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT? According to Business Dictionary, process improvement is “Systematic approach to closing of process or system performance gaps through streamlining and cycle time reduction, and identification and elimination…
