LNS Research spends a great deal of our time exploring and writing about Industrial Transformation (IX), including best practices around people, processes, and technology. However, many small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) are not ready for the scope and impact of IX projects – they’re already behind in technology adoption, and don’t have the personnel or budget required to take on a full-blown IX project. These companies however must still compete against larger, resource-rich organizations that are moving ahead with the latest technologies and are seeing step-change improvements in their operations thanks to the new Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. So, how can SMBs compete?
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Posted by Patrick Fetterman on Mon, Feb 11, 2019
Categories: Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Continuous Improvement, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
5 Most Asked Questions from The Connected Worker: Modernize Safety Risk Management Webcast
Posted by Peter S Bussey on Fri, Jun 15, 2018
On Wednesday, June 13, LNS Research co-presented the webcast, “The Connected Worker: Modernize Safety Risk Management” with Gensuite, a Cloud-based EHS management software provider. The presentation examined how safety and health leaders can use digital innovations to enable the connected worker, improve safety, and mitigate risk.
Read MoreCategories: Continuous Improvement, Industrial Transformation / Digital Transformation, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
Is it Time to Stop Focusing on Safety Culture?
Posted by Peter S Bussey on Fri, Mar 02, 2018
Safety culture has been a long-standing topic in environment, health, and safety (EHS) and operational risk management (ORM) for industrial organizations. It’s receiving more attention in recent years with increased recognition of the essential role of human capital management and organizational dynamics in running a successful business.
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Read MoreCategories: Operational Excellence, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Culture, Industrial Transformation / Digital Transformation, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Local Quality Management Leaders
Posted by | Research Team | on Wed, Apr 02, 2014
You’re a corporate quality director at a multi-site enterprise with operations spread across the country or around the globe. At some point, you’re going to face the question: how do I keep my local quality leaders engaged, and on the same page?
Categories: Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS), Continuous Improvement, Culture
3 Questions to Answer When Shaping Your Quality Management Culture
Posted by Greg Goodwin on Tue, Nov 05, 2013
Many companies that have pain points around quality today are exploring different areas for improvement. Some are investing in enterprise quality management software (EQMS) solutions or rethinking the way the cost of quality is measured. These are both initiatives that can have a positive impact on quality and are worth the time and capital investment.
Categories: Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS), Cost of Quality (CoQ), Continuous Improvement, Culture
Chinese Manufacturers Implement PLM, Competition Promotes Corporate Sustainability, and other industrial news
Posted by | Research Team | on Sun, Jul 14, 2013
This week's article compilation includes noteworthy discussions on product lifecycle management software (PLM), the increase in corporate sustainability reporting, best practices for implementing manufacturing operations management (MOM), and material sustainability in advanced manufacturing.
Categories: Sustainability, #Roundup, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Continuous Improvement
Developing a Business Case for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Integration, The $16.5B Energy Management Market, and more...
Posted by | Research Team | on Sun, Jun 30, 2013
The following articles provide advice for many aspects of an organizational structure. Both top executives and plant managers can find insight to assist them in their current initiatives. These discussions include guidelines to developing a business case for departmental integration, how embracing kaizen can improve employee engagement, knowledgable investments in energy management, and considerations for quality management software selection.
Categories: Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS), #Roundup, Industrial Energy Management (IEM), Continuous Improvement, Culture
Insights from the MESA N.A. & Industry Week Best Plants Conferences
Posted by Mark Davidson on Tue, May 07, 2013
Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to both attend and participate in the MESA North America & Industry Week Best Plants Conferences in Greenville, SC. With well over 500 attendees and a larger portion of manufacturers than vendors, the conference had a strong variety of perspectives and thought leaders. Participants were focused on one central theme: beating competition in the global market place through continuous improvements in manufacturing operations.
Categories: Metrics, Continuous Improvement
The Do's and Don'ts of Changing a Quality Culture [Executive Q&A]
Posted by Mehul Shah on Tue, Apr 09, 2013
Categories: Enterprise Quality Management System (EQMS), Continuous Improvement, Culture
The LNS Weekly Industrial Round Up 2/3/13 - 2/9/13
Posted by | Research Team | on Sun, Feb 10, 2013
Sustainability, Energy Management, Innovation, Productivity,
Advanced Manufacturing Intelligence, Operational Excellence – with these topics, it’s guaranteed to be a strong weekly roundup. It seems as though the major industrial concerns and trends of 2013 that are increasingly spoken of are proving to make a positive impact on thought leadership content. Included are motivational articles, summaries, full reports, video footage, survey findings, and a book recommendation.
Categories: Sustainability, Operational Excellence, #Roundup, Industrial Energy Management (IEM), Continuous Improvement