Back to Basics

Explore our 'Back to Basics' segment, dedicated to empowering manufacturing professionals in rediscovering the fundamental principles and practices that propel operational excellence in the industry

August 15, 2023

OEE

Are you finding it challenging to identify and resolve ​production losses? OEE impacts profitability and competitiveness by identifying equipment-based losses.  The biggest common mistake when working with OEE is […]
July 11, 2023

Shift Handover

Is your shift handover delivering safety and efficiency?  Shift handover is a critical 5-15 minutes where the transfer of understanding […]
July 11, 2023

Sustainability

How to deliver sustainability from the shopfloor up?​ The scale and diversity of the chemical industry provide it with widespread opportunities to contribute to […]
July 11, 2023

Short Interval Control

Are you tired of month-end surprises? Short Interval Control (SIC) methodology is a smart way to structure frontline decision-making to reach efficiency based on real-time […]
July 11, 2023

Daily Huddles

Missing momentum in manufacturing teams? Daily huddles establish a regular communication cadence to keep clarity and focus for the team. It also […]
July 11, 2023

Process Variations

Lack of process stability costs money. There is an opportunity to improve processes to reduce costs instead of focusing on cutting budgets. […]