Manufacturing Management

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According to Gallup, a global analytics and advice firm, only 21% of employees worldwide and 32% in the U.S. fall in the "engaged" category. Every year, Gallup gathers data from professionals across over 50 industries worldwide to use knowledge to create transformation and advise employers on improving engagement.

Boulware Equipment, LLC is 100% committed to repurposing industrial wood waste. We convert industrial wood trash into a valuable product and have a nationwide network of wood fiber buyers who rely on our systems supply of predictable quality.

In this episode of Assembly Audible, we discuss aspects of technology road mapping and development with Olivier de Weck, Ph.D., author of the new book Technology Roadmapping and Development: A Quantitative Approach to the Management of Technology.

Being able to identify parts and assemblies on the line is vital for a number of reasons. It ensures that the right parts are installed in the right products. It helps to keep track of production, inventories and supplies. 

Most manufacturers agree that digital transformation is necessary to remain competitive today and thrive tomorrow. Many large companies have already begun initiatives. But, when asked to quantify the impact of those initiatives on the bottom line, they often come up short.

What is it about running in and saving the day, like in old Westerns, that individuals and companies enjoy? We may say that we would rather not have such drama on the shop floor, but all too often we set ourselves up for it in the end.