Everyone knows what Process Variability is and what causes it. Just kidding. Most people don’t. But they should if they’re running any kind of making/manufacturing/producing business. Process Variability: Manufacturers’ Nemesis Yeah, honestly, life would … [Read more...] about Process Variability
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Process Controls
Yes, the name “Process Controls” sounds like a boring topic… But it can save you time, money, and aggravation. That’s not boring, now, is it?? It’s not. Here’s why Process Controls are important: everything on earth has inherent variation. It’s … [Read more...] about Process Controls
Prevent Ergonomics Problems
Yes, you’ll be much happier if you prevent ergonomics problems BEFORE they bring down your manufacturing line! See, manufacturing ergonomics can be tricky. For common activities like desk work, ergonomics has been widely studied. But the ergonomics of manufacturing … [Read more...] about Prevent Ergonomics Problems
Manufacturing Cost
Believe it or not, most maker/manufacturer businesses start out not knowing exactly how much their manufacturing costs! That’s because the calculation isn’t as straightforward as you might assume. Now, if you’re getting something made by a contract … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Cost
Reshoring
Have you heard the term “reshoring” recently and wondered what it was? We’ll cover it now! Reshoring is an idea that’s getting discussed a lot these days in manufacturing circles. Before we talk about reshoring it’s helpful to understand some related terms OFFSHORING AND … [Read more...] about Reshoring