In a recent article published in Manufacturers’ Monthly the director of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has called for a “massive workforce transformation” in Australia, describing the future of the industry as “mission critical”. Michael Sharpe has called on manufacturers to embrace “technological change”, which he says is increasingly needed if they are to add […]
The well-known waste of “waiting” may be a little more difficult to notice within a production process, as it may be overlooked or considered “necessary”. The Steel Efficiency Review® recommends that operations make what the customer wants when they want it, pulling only what is ordered through your work flow. We have found our customers […]
OVER PRODUCTION involves making products in too great a quantity or before they are actually needed leading to excess inventory. The Steel Efficiency Review® process recommends operations and productions teams to make what the customer wants when they want it, pulling only what is ordered through your work flow. Overproducing causes business to tie up […]
From our SER® consultations, we have found Quality Assurance is a key to reducing risk in steel supply in general manufacturing applications. Partnering with a supplier who can add reliability with a certified quality management system will help build stability into your operations. The importance of product certification is now more critical than ever. Tracing products to that […]