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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
WHAT IS FORMABILITY SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT? Formability systems improvement is the analysis and optimization of formability processes in manufacturing, such as tool and die, sheet metal forming, and metal stamping. As…
There is currently a labor and skills shortage in the tool and die trade which will impact the future of manufacturing. Like many disciplines, even 4 years, or 8,000 hours,…
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