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...

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...

Running a manufacturing plant is difficult. You must manage multiple stakeholders, drive continual improvement while maintaining safety standards, and reduce losses every quarter. Consider...

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...

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 to the October...

What are Advanced High Strength Steels?

Advanced high strength steels (AHSS) are stronger and more complex than the mild steels being used today. Understanding how these steels react during the...

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 the numbers or...

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 Industry.  We...