Smart Manufacturing…Small and Mid-sized Companies It’s GO TIME!
5th and Final Post in a Series: What You Need To Know About Smart Manufacturing My final post in this series on smart manufacturing may be the most important one for you. So far, since my initial post “What Is Smart Manufacturing, Exactly?” where I...IoT Provides the Fuel for Smart Manufacturing
#3 and Final Post in a Series: What You Need To Know About Smart Manufacturing So far in this series, we’ve taken a pretty broad look at the trend toward smart manufacturing. In my initial post I gave a general introduction of the concept and how smart manufacturing...Smart Manufacturing and YOUR Bottom Line
In my post introducing this series on Smart Manufacturing last week, I talked about the benefits of smart manufacturing. Machines equipped to “talk” with one another can make adjustments instantly, using real-time data to maximize production. Human interaction is minimized, which reduces the possibility of erroneous reading or slow response times.
I also mentioned that, for all its advantages, smart manufacturing isn’t embraced by everyone. In fact, in its 2014 Manufacturing Outlook Survey, the American Society for Quality (ASQ) found that 87 percent of U.S. companies are not yet using it at all. In fact, 37 percent of the businesses surveyed stated they had no interest in smart manufacturing.
What Is Smart Manufacturing, Exactly?
What YOU Should Know About Smart Manufacturing. #1 In A Series. It’s certainly not a new sentiment, but it may be truer today than ever…if you aren’t moving forward, you’re falling behind. The hyper-competitive business landscape has made pressure a 24/7...5 Ways Technology Can Help Employee Work-Life Balance. #MindfulTech
In last Thursday’s post, I discussed the problems that can come with the new “always-connected-to-the-office” culture. As this Wall Street Journal article points out, the work day never really ends, as communication with bosses and colleagues continues into the evening and beyond via the ever-present, ever-available smartphone.
The Best Decisions Are Based On Facts…ISO Says So
There’s plenty of bravado out there that suggests that “going with your gut” and having the courage to take chances is a trait of great leaders. But the process we completed to achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification helped us realize one thing very clearly: if you have a choice between intuition and information, go with the facts.
Information Puts Productivity in Motion With the Internet of Things (IoT)
#3 and Final Installment in a Series: “IoT ̶ a Supply Chain Game-Changer” So far in this series, I have talked about a couple of primary areas in which the Internet of Things (IoT) is increasing productivity in several key components in today’s supply chain. The...
Internet of Things (IoT) Offers A Great Leap Forward in Logistics
#2 in a Series: “IoT ̶ A Supply Chain Game-Changer” In my first post in this series, I talked about the difference IoT is making in manufacturing facilities. This time, I’d like to focus on supply chain management in warehousing and distribution. It’s an area that...3 Steps to a Simplified Print and Promotional Product Supply Chain
Chances are you’re familiar with what a reliable supply chain means to a manufacturing company. It is a dependable mechanism that ensures the timely appearance of raw materials, component parts, sub-assemblies or process supplies necessary to maximize productivity. Those materials are specified, sourced, ordered and delivered seamlessly. It makes obvious sense.
Which Promotional Products Are Keepers?
Promotional Products…Adding Value Like No Ad Can I recently shared some results from a survey conducted by the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI). In several posts, I talked about how well promotional products work, and which ones have the most positive...Do Your Customers Run Your Business? ISO Thinks They Should
Part #5 in a Series: What Our ISO Certification Means to You As regular readers know, I’ve been talking periodically about the things we do here at Superior Business Solutions in order to maintain ISO standards, and how those things have a very direct and positive...What Are The Most Influential Promotional Products By State?
Last week, I shared some results from a survey conducted by the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI). First, I was proud to report the results showed that promotional products work so well and are the favorite form of advertising by almost all respondents to the survey. Then, I went into a little more detail about which promotional products had the most influence in creating a positive impression of the advertiser providing them.
I also promised to share a little more information this week about which promotional products are the preferred ones among people who live where you live and do business. Well, here’s graphic that tells the story pretty well. Here in Michigan where our corporate office is located, drinkware seems to be the most powerful at influencing opinions about the advertiser. In other states, other items top the list.
Success Is A Process. Just Ask ISO
Over the next couple of months, I’m going to be talking periodically about how the things we do here at Superior Business Solutions in order to maintain ISO standards have a direct impact on you and your business. Each post will feature one of the key content areas listed in the requirements for certification.
Today, I’d like to focus on what ISO standards call a “process approach” to conducting your business.
Visual Management Tools for 5S Methodology and LEAN Implementation
We have partnered with Orgatex, the leader in innovative and effective LEAN visual management tools and material flow solutions for manufacturing and service organizations applying Lean principles and processes. Orgatex and Superior Business Somutions can make your work day easier and more efficient by providing you with durable and innovative visual management tools for implementation of 5S methodology and optimization of LEAN processes.