Tag Archives: Operations

Make American Manufacturing Great Again

Posted on September 6, 2016 by David Shedd

Manufacturing still remains a vital part of the American economy.  Many factors make America a great place for manufacturing: a large and nearby market, common language, good culture of business ethics, low cost fuel, strong design and engineering talent, robust … Continue reading →

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Operations – The Five Daily Fundamentals

Posted on May 3, 2016 by David Shedd

Most companies still provide a tangible product or service. This means that companies need to have operations employing people to produce the product, deliver the product, or provide the service. These operations are essential to great customer service and building … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Made Simple

Posted on August 21, 2012 by David Shedd

In their book, All I Need to Know About Manufacturing I Learned in Joe’s Garage: World Class Manufacturing Made Simple, William B. Miller and Vicki L. Schenk lay out the basic principles of low cost, high quality, on-time manufacturing. The … Continue reading →

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