Lean
A Leading Innovator in Advanced Manufacturing
As a longtime manufacturer deeply rooted in New Jersey, MAC has seen the onset of technological advancement within manufacturing time and again and has usually been at the forefront of innovation….
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
The New Craftsmanship: Smart Workplace, Smart Workers
In 1936, Charlie Chaplin presented Modern Times, a film starring his iconic Little Tramp character as he struggled to acclimate himself to…
How 5S Can Improve Your Production Floor And Manufacturing Processes
When you walk around your production floor, at times you are probably dismayed by the level of chaos and disorganization. You may…
Reasons To Use Value Stream Mapping To Succeed At Lean
In our series on lean manufacturing, we discussed two versions of “lean”—the overall concept and lean combined with “Six Sigma.” The aim…