management

management 1 Nov 2013

Lean on the Coater

Generally, the most practical starting line for improving product flow is at the end-user of a manufacturer’s products—understanding final customer demand and preferences and then arranging the supply chain in a fashion that delivers on these factors.

masking 1 Nov 2013

Is Aerospace Finishing Filled to Capacity?

As Boeing and Airbus demand more finishing capacity, the challenges faced by owners of finishing businesses are pressing, as both customers and regulatory agencies amp up demands for management attention and resources.

Liquid Coating 31 Oct 2013

Hentzen Coatings Announces Business Launch in Mexico

Company announces that Carlos Lopez has joined the company as General Manager for the Mexican general industrial business.

Anodizing 1 Oct 2013

A Conversation With Rand Baldwin, Aluminum Anodizing Council

Rand Baldwin is a 32-year veteran of business management and has served as chief staff executive for not-for-profit associations for the last 22 years. Last year, he was named executive director of the Aluminum Anodizing Council

management 1 Oct 2013

Bridging the Sales-Operations Divide

Matt Kirchner recently assembled a group of manufacturing industry sales and operations professionals to define "Rules of Engagement," a group comprised of seven individuals with combined experience exceeding 120 years. Here's what they came up with.

management 1 Sep 2013

Two Hours a Day in the “Gemba”

Spending time on the shop floor can save your job and your business. Gemba is a Japanese word meaning “real place.” In business, the gemba is the place where value is created. In manufacturing, the gemba is the shop floor.