Process Improvement
How to Set Up a Design of Experiments
By Perry Parendo, Perry’s Solutions, LLC We have all been there. We get a call from production. Our new product is not working as it did during early development. How could that be? Plus, our time already is consumed. We have started working on our next project. That prototype needs to get built and tested soon. Our long-awaited vacation is scheduled for next week. We had to … [Read more...] about How to Set Up a Design of Experiments
Pre-Implementation Strategies: Ensuring ERP Readiness in Plastics Manufacturing
By Jake Rohrer, manager, Wipfli In the world of plastics manufacturing, implementing a new ERP system is more than just a technology upgrade; it’s a business transformation. The decisions made before implementation even begins often determine whether the project delivers value or becomes a costly detour. Too often, companies rush into selection and implementation without … [Read more...] about Pre-Implementation Strategies: Ensuring ERP Readiness in Plastics Manufacturing
Building Better from Within: A Lean Startup Mindset for Internal Product Lines
By Karissa Kopecky, marketing manager, Falcon Plastics Most manufacturers focus the bulk of their new program startup energy on customer programs – and rightly so. But when a manufacturer launches an internal product line, like Falcon Plastics’ High Plains Trays, the same startup discipline still applies. In fact, it becomes an opportunity to test and refine best … [Read more...] about Building Better from Within: A Lean Startup Mindset for Internal Product Lines
Recognizing the Red Flags: When to Consider Changing an ERP System
By Jake Rohrer, manager, Wipfli Significant decisions rarely happen in an instant; they typically arrive after collecting sufficient evidence. Just as a person might consider a new car after months of repairs, replacing an ERP system often is the result of months, even years, of consternation. Rarely do businesses have a tangible, running list of grievances and complaints … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Red Flags: When to Consider Changing an ERP System