Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a holistic approach to equipment maintenance that aims to achieve perfect production—no breakdowns, no...
Your Plant Metrics
Most key dashboard metrics should flow down from your company's annual strategic plan. But not all. Some metrics, such a...
Measuring What Matters Most
Running an efficient and profitable manufacturing plant relies heavily on the ability to measure performance ac...
You work in manufacturing? Trust me, taking a vacation from work is essential for maintaining overall well-being, productivity, and job sati...
In the modern manufacturing environment, machine downtime is one of the most costly events a company can face. Even a few hours of unschedul...
When I first began managing manufacturing projects, I have to admit that I thought completing project charters were not necessary. Really, j...
Recently, I explored the state of Louisiana and the many landmarks that represent our industrial heritage here. When I first arrived, I note...