by Kym Conis In an industry where customers demand quick turnarounds on jobs that would normally take two weeks; where 24-hour or same-day quotes are not only standard, but expected; and continual advances in technology demand an ever-increasing pace, it's hard not to get caught up in the race against time. And whether procrastination (or the opposite – trying to do too much) … [Read more...] about Time Management – Directing the One Resource You Can Control
Business Strategies
Minimizing Set-Up and Changeover Times
by John Kaverman Maximizing machine efficiency means minimizing set-up, changeover and cycle times, especially in today's "just in time" manufacturing environments. Here are four recommendations for increasing efficiency. Adjust the height of your work and pads. Everyone adjusts the stoke distances for image pick-up and print, however many people overlook the height of the … [Read more...] about Minimizing Set-Up and Changeover Times
Marketing on the Web
by Carla Davenport In todays marketplace, the hottest property isnt on 5th Avenue or Rodeo Drive or Wall Streetits virtually any address that begins with www. From brick-and-mortar companies to nuts-and-bolts industry, almost everyone recognizes the value of being online. The National Association of Manufacturers predicts that E-commerce will be central to the future of … [Read more...] about Marketing on the Web