It is a cold hard fact that steel production in Europe can hardly be made economically viable unless manufacturing facilities use the very latest equipment and technology. And there is no alternative to operating 24/7.

Sometimes adopting lean manufacturing means adding more people to a process. Eric Ethington, a lean product and process development coach, previously worked in the auto supply business. In a pump assembly product line, the typical cell had six operators.

Today’s manufacturers are managing more complex supply chains, with tighter and more critical turnarounds than ever before. Fortunately, cloud-based quality management solutions take the guesswork out of managing supplier quality—at home and around the globe.

Need to save money, avoid recalls, and reduce overfill? Learn how beverage manufacturers benefit from SPC quality software using best practices you can apply in your organization.

Find the greatest opportunities for reducing costs, increasing profit and improving quality by sharing data across your sites and your supply chain.

I was at the Delta customer service counter at LAX a couple years ago, dealing with yet another air travel fiasco from my life on the road.

Before a recent boxing match, a trainer had his fighter repeat “I’m the man! I’m a tiger! I’m a beast! I’m invincible!” That motivation was effective until shortly after the bell. About two minutes after the match began, the fighter was KO’d by his opponent who actually knew how to box!

As technology continuously makes our lives easier than ever, it’s no wonder that companies and instructors everywhere have been revamping education to include digital components in the learning process.

It’s rare that managers, or even most quality auditors, discuss how closely tied the findings of manufacturing audits are to the long-term ability of their companies to compete in this highly competitive market.

Without data, you’re just making your way in the dark. Isn’t it time to learn more?