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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 organizing the workforce.  Here Bill Shinskey explores the notion of blending organizational structure to…

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Read more about the article “What did you say?” Listening To The Voice Of The System In Context
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“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 inputs and variables are set to create widgets. In her industry, the measure of…

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Where Facts Are Few, Experts Are Many.

I was unable to uncover the origins of this quote, but it is always attributed to Author Donald R Gannon.  Donald is mystery, at least to the people at Google…

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Constancy of Purpose

William Edwards Deming (October 14, 1900 – December 20, 1993) was an American statistician, professor, author, lecturer, and consultant. He is perhaps best known for his work in Japan. There, from…

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Managing Through Processes

You are dedicated to being successful.  You know your department's processes 'inside and out'.  You should, after all, you designed these processes to address challenges or opportunities as they revealed…

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Read more about the article A Message About Process Control To Manufacturing Leadership
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.…

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Read more about the article Can’t Find Skilled Die Makers? You Better Find Process Discipline!
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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 4 years, or 8,000 hours,…

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