These days, if you’re a leader of any type, you can’t simply order people around and expect them to do what you want. They may follow your directions, if you are watching, but once they’re left on ...

The main purpose of the materials management organization is to provide the "right parts in the right quantities at the right time." But where do those material requirements come from? Whether or not ...

Nothing has affected industry more than the invention of the induction motor. Invented by Nicola Tesla at the end of the last century, the induction motor provided a very effective conversion of AC ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the General Motors (GM) assembly plant in Lake Orion, Michigan, for its onsite renewable energy. The plant, which builds the ...

Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced December 2 that it is permanently closing its Rockton, Ill., uncoated recycled paperboard mill, according to James Harrell, ...

Managing maintenance is no different than any other business. You must make good decisions that add value. This means you need input and lots of it. Making decisions based on gut feelings just doesn't ...

The workplace can be dangerous, even more so in an industrial environment. Numerous factors can cause accidents, ranging from overexertion to mishandling of hazardous materials. There are also a ...

Heijunka is defined as a technique for reducing unevenness in a production cycle, which in turn reduces waste. Below, we'll discuss how to implement heijunka, its benefits and more. Heijunka ...

In today's competitive industrial landscape, implementing effective reliability practices is essential. As companies worldwide pursue higher productivity, achieving best-in-class reliability practices ...

Chemical manufacturing plants are full of potential threats to the safety of your employees. Every day your workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals, which may lead to serious injuries or death.

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is the premier standard for measuring manufacturing productivity. Read about how to calculate OEE, the six big losses, OEE benefits and more. What is Overall ...

Until recently, most buyers of infrared imaging cameras had to make a budgeting choice between a low-resolution 160x120-pixel camera or no camera at all, but they soon learned they missed a lot at low ...