Profit Through People
Once the people elements are in place, processes compliment them. Implementing processes boils down to planning, executing, auditing and standardizing. Again, the key to success ties back to people.
A Few Secrets to Plant Manager Success
Today's international business climate is becoming more and more competitive and tough to stand out in the crowd.
Reducing waste
In manufacturing, the only route to success is to manage costs, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies. From a waste point-of-view, here are six tips to successfully reduce waste which will not only reduce costs but it also improve customer service.
Commodity Businesses, Throw Out Continuous Improvement!
onsider throwing out the old rule book; turn your thinking upside down in favor of innovation and value-add.
Sarbanes Oxley
Meant to protect investors and increase transparency in corporate accounting, implementing the Sarbanes Oxley Act takes some organizational introspection
Implementing Processes
In my experience, processes are discussed and debated expertly; however, many times, they fail in execution.
Keys to Plant Management Success
To succeed in today's environment, it is no longer desirable to have a world class operation focused on providing a value add while maximizing resources; it is a requirement.
Leverage the Transferability of Best Practices
Leveraging the transferability of best practices involves the following key items.
Quality
Even the founder of lean principles, Toyota can falter on quality; thus, anyone can lose their edge - yet it is cornerstone to business success.
Safety
Integrate safety into workplace culture through daily routines and common sense practices.