September 20, 2015

Why Lean is Critical for Small Manufacturers

Embracing Lean principles is critical to the growth of NJ’s smaller manufacturers, typically defined as companies with 30 or fewer employees. Lean…

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September 16, 2015

Process Improvement: Choosing the Right Tools (Part 2 of 2)

In part one of Process Improvement (PI) Tools we looked at the Lean techniques of Cellular Flow Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke and Kanban Pull…

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September 3, 2015

Process Improvement: Choosing the Right Tools (Part 1 of 2)

Continuous process improvement results in better products or better value for the customer. Improvements can result in better service, reduced operating costs or…

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August 27, 2015

Lean Manufacturing Principles for Food Manufacturers

New Jersey is, of course, known as the Garden State. While we have an impressive industrial history, a dense population and new…

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August 20, 2015

Change Management: How NJ Manufacturers Sustain Improvements

Change is inevitable. The natural world we live in depends upon change for the renewal of life. Without change life would become…

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July 15, 2015

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): What Manufacturers Should Know

If you’re a food manufacturer, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) directly impacts your business. In 2011 prior to FSMA’s enactment, the Center…

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June 5, 2015

The Benefits of Lean and Six Sigma

Operating and managing a small manufacturing company in the current economic climate is more than a challenge. Sometimes getting from nine to…

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January 21, 2015

Implementing Lean Strategies For Your Office/Administration

There are a variety of ways a business can become more lean and efficient while also continuing to increase its bottom line. …

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December 29, 2014

How To Slim Down Your Business While Raising Your Bottom Line With Six Sigma

When a manufacturing business needs to take on a larger than influx order of product—particularly around the holidays—the business might be tempted…

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December 11, 2014

Building A Stronger Workforce In 2015 (And Announcing Workforce Training Grants!)

With 2015 right around the corner, now is the time to focus on workforce development. In today’s competitive environment, your staff is…

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