Lean communication strategies for your business

Kepware has long been synonymous with industrial connectivity. Having been founded in the mid-1990’s, they have successfully helped connect a large variety of industrial equipment across a wide range

Over the past few years, there have been many significant changes in the manufacturing industry. From a global pandemic to supply chain issues to worker shortages, challenges have never been greater.

Recently, I had the chance to host a panel at IIoT World’s Digital Manufacturing Day with technology leaders from Fulcrum, UpKeep, and MachineMetrics. During the panel, titled The Death of MES: A New

With labor, transportation, and material costs rising in every manufacturing sector, companies are anxious to find ways to save money. For CNC machining, tooling is an additional, often unforeseen,

Clear lean communication strategies can make all the difference when implementing new practices at work like lean manufacturing. There are a few communication strategies you can use to make this transition easier all around.

MarksNelson said, "If your organization wants to create a sustainable lean improvement process, you must communicate this objective throughout your organization—not just at the beginning of your endeavor, but as part of your ongoing message."

Use enthusiastic lean communication so your employees believe in the process early, and openly celebrate your victories. You can do this!

Recommended Read Sustainable Lean Manufacturing Requires Clear Communication Source:http://insights.marksnelsoncpa.com

If you are asking for a change, anticipate your responses to the people who will challenge the process, and be prepared to answer why: The more you are able to get buy-in from early adopters within your organization, the better chance you will have in getting others on board.When your employees see the results of the lean process improvements, they will become advocates and even embrace further changes.Read More