Being in the Ohno Circle
In today’s column, I’m looking at the Ohno Circle in light of German philosopher Martin Heidegger’s
How to Properly Maintain Your CNC Machines
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CNC (for computer numerical control) machines have made manufacturing easier, faster, and more precise.
Why Modern Electric Boilers Are a Safer Choice
In industry, gas-fired boilers have been the standard for decades to produce steam and heat process water. However, not all boilers are created equal in terms of safety.
Better Human-AI Collaboration May Depend on Workflow Design
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How should humans collaborate with artificial intelligence? This is a question of increasing urgency as AI becomes pervasive in the workplace.
Sensing a Shift in Industry 4.0 Approach
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Industry 4.0 has been a hot topic for years now, for good reason: 86 percent of manufacturing C-suites
Four Ways That Engaging With Schools Benefits Your Talent Stream
The manufacturing community has long struggled with finding skilled workers, citing, among other things, the misconceptions that manufacturing jobs underpay, are monotonous, and involve working in dirty factories.
Everyday Collaboration
With GBMP’s 18th annual Northeast Lean Conference on the horizon, I’m reflecting on our theme, “Amplifying Lean—The Collaboration Effect.” The term collaboration typically connotes an orga
Employee Turnover Costs More Than You Think
Henry Ford was onto something.