In part one of Process Improvement (PI) Tools we looked at the Lean techniques of Cellular Flow Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke and Kanban Pull Systems. The three disciplines focus on manufacturing products…
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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 stagnate and boring. Companies are subject to similar…
The sign at the entrance of the manufacturing plant says, “Accident Free for 300 Days”. The entire company takes great pride in this fact. Operating for almost one year without…
Hiring an employee is an expensive proposition. Some hiring managers never realize all of the hidden costs of attracting, recruiting, onboarding and successfully integrating new employees. According to Investopdia.com it…
There are a variety of ways a business can become more lean and efficient while also continuing to increase its bottom line. Some practices involve slimming down the manufacturing process,…
As of late, mechatronics has become more of a popular buzzword for the latest and greatest in machine-based technologies, but there seems to be some grey area for what does…
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In May of 2014, NJMEP officially launched the “Year of Advocacy” program at our Open House. The core tenet of this program was our pledge to “give back” $250,000 in…
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The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) is an operational group comprised of 19 different leaders with experience in the manufacturing industry, academia and labor fields. The purpose of the AMP’s creation…
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Manufacturing Day 2014 Recap
Friday, October 3rd, 2014 marked the 3rd Annual National Manufacturing Day! The celebration was designed to expand knowledge about and improve the general public’s perception of manufacturing careers and the industry’s value to the U.S.…
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By Guest Blogger, Brian Flores, Sandvik Coromant Fresh graduates may be clamoring for jobs these days, but many are missing out on a career path in a booming industry they…