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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
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Blending Organizational Structures For Results
The difference between problem solving and process execution is significant, each benefiting from a specific approach to…
"What did you say?" Listening To The Voice Of The System In Context
A recent experience from the field. A machine operator sets up her process. A variety of…
Beware High Tech Sirens In Manufacturing
Phoenix Systems is joined by an unlimited number of manufacturing experts training for statistical literacy and process…
Where Facts Are Few, Experts Are Many.
I was unable to uncover the origins of this quote, but it is always attributed to…
Constancy of Purpose
William Edwards Deming (October 14, 1900 – December 20, 1993) was an American statistician, professor, author, lecturer,…
Sheet Metal Lubricant Analysis
Introduction A 1990 Taguchi Study conducted by Phoenix, along with a major stamping manufacturer, found three…
HOW DO YOU DEFINE PROCESS CONTROL?
Define process control? Everyone knows what process control is, right? Let’s collect some data. A quick…
Managing Through Processes
You are dedicated to being successful. You know your department’s processes ‘inside and out’. You should,…
Blank Variation Analysis
Description As an input to the forming process, we strive to understand the impact of specific…
The Phoenix Group Welcomes Professor Menachem Kimchi
The Phoenix Group has worked for many years with Professor Menachem Kimchi from The Ohio State…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Advantages Of Partnering With Expert Consultants In The Implementation Of Formability Systems
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
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Can’t Find Skilled Die Makers? You Better Find Process Discipline!
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
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The Value Of The Rapid Plant Assessment Process
LEARN WHY THE RPA PROCESS IS USED SO FREQUENTLY BY TOP MANUFACTURERS AROUND THE GLOBE WHAT IS THE RAPID PLANT ASSESSMENT PROCESS? The Rapid Plant
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How The Manufacturing Industry Can Manage Challenges Brought On By Trade Tariffs
HOW THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY CAN MANAGE CHALLENGES BROUGHT ON BY TRADE TARIFFS WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS FOR DEALING WITH TRADE TARIFFS? If you work in