By John Pizzo, Sun Plastech, Inc. Have questions or doubts about the use of a commercial purging compound (CPC) prevented you from using one? Perhaps you already use a CPC, but wonder if it's being used correctly or if it's the best one for a specific application? You're not alone. Below are commonly asked questions about purging compounds. Question: Why should we use a … [Read more...] about Using Commercial Purging Compounds
06/2012
The Operational Impact of the Morning Huddle
An ownership transition at SPI Industries, South Bend, IN, triggered a re-evaluation of operational methodologies throughout the plant. With a desire to "turn the culture and turn the ship," President James Doster implemented a morning meeting to share critical benchmarks and process updates with his staff. Previously, the management team would review metrics once a month — … [Read more...] about The Operational Impact of the Morning Huddle