by Laurie Harbour-Felax The majority of the readers of this publication, along with a majority of other manufacturing companies throughout the country, have probably repeated the title statement far more than one time. In todays environment, many small- to middle-market business owners are struggling with their performance both financially and operationally, but feel they … [Read more...] about We Don’t Need to Assess Our Operations – We Are Doing Great!
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PRD, Inc.: Remaining Agile in a Changing Market
PRD, Inc.: Remaining Agile in a Changing Market by Dianna Brodine Profile Spring 2008 Pop Quiz: A customer calls with an urgent need for a low-volume part run that must be molded in a dust-free environment. You have no clean room on site. What do you do? The PRD Response? Build a temporary Class 100,000 clean room to accommodate the customer in four days. Located … [Read more...] about PRD, Inc.: Remaining Agile in a Changing Market
A Continuous Improvement Idea: Update Your Costing and Quoting Process
by Tim Lewis The concept of continuous improvement is well established and has proven invaluable for increasing consistency and efficiencies in manufacturing processes. However, few businesses have taken the opportunity to apply these principles to professional business practices even though the benefits are equally impressive. Any business process that is repeated can … [Read more...] about A Continuous Improvement Idea: Update Your Costing and Quoting Process