Are you considering investing in a guidance system for your farm? Before you make your decision about acquiring a precision GPS system, here are some things to consider:
How much will it cost? Is the cost justifiable for your business? Will the value that the system adds make up for the cost of acquiring …
Whether you have a fully developed Six Sigma-based program in place or are simply keeping an eye on productivity, it’s important to be looking at metrics. Not only do they give an account of your current status, they can help you to identify opportunities for improvement. According to lean expert Larry Fast, manufacturing and …
According to a recent study on entry level employees, which included positions at manufacturing and distribution plants, there are a number of contributing factors that can make or break a manufacturing and distribution company’s employee retention rates. Results of the study were discussed in a recent article from Business Knowledge Source and included the …
It’s that time again – time for New Year’s resolutions. Aside from the usual personal goals, maybe it’s time to make some resolutions for your supply chain. In Industry Week’s new article, “10 Supply Chain New Year’s Resolutions,” author Michael J. Gravier, Ph.D., offers some suggestions. Here are a few to consider:
Become more transparent. …
