A Fresh Look at Lean Manufacturing
Where are collision repair facilities in their never-ending journey to lean manufacturing?
Hyundai Announces EV Battery Manufacturing Joint Venture in U.S.
Hyundai Motor Group and LGES signed a memorandum of understanding to produce EV batteries in the U.S. and further accelerate Hyundai’s electrification efforts in North America.
Suburban Manufacturing Introduces New Hose Bundle Label
The Sidewinder Signal Sleeve eliminates the need to manually label or mark sleeves or hoses.
Goliath Carts Now Manufacturing Secure Sanitizer Stations
Goliath Carts is leveraging its manufacturing capabilities and in-house materials expertise to produce secure hand sanitizer stations that are now shipping globally.
Matrix Wand Announces Manufacturing, Development Partnership with Vortex
The Matrix Wand has announced a manufacturing and development partnership with the Vortex Corporation. Vortex is a U.S.-based manufacturer of machinery and electrical components with operations in Europe and Asia.
Sherwin-Williams to Hold Next EcoLean Level 1 Workshop in San Antonio
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced that its next EcoLean Level 1 workshop will take place May 22-23 at the Omni La Mansion Del Rio in San Antonio.
PPG and NATM Bestow Load Trail with Green Manufacturing Award
Annual honor recognizes National Association of Trailer Manufacturers member with the year’s best solution or innovation that positively affects the environment.
sia Abrasives Opens New Manufacturing Plant
Sia Abrasives has opened its new manufacturing plant for coated abrasives at its headquarters in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. After two years of construction, the factory was officially opened on May 2, 2012, and is the most modern facility of its kind. With a surface area of 112,000 square feet and a cost of over $60 million,
Tracking Lean Performance and Productivity
Most businesses track performance with accounting system financials. But body shops aren’t typical businesses. For us, the key number to know is the amount of resources required to produce a specific amount of value.
Know Body Shop’s Problems to Start Lean Transformation
Is someone trying to sell you slick lean “tools” before you’ve identified your shop’s problems? Fall into this trap and you may be very disappointed by the outcome.
