One of the most challenging aspects of managing any business is that of matching supply to demand and having a scalable infrastructure that can quickly adapt to accommodate fluctuations in demand in order to ensure optimal efficiency by fully utilizing the available capacity at any given time. The more complex a business is, the more
What is quality? Ask different people within your organization and for every person you ask, you will probably get a different answer. So how do most companies make sure they have the right answer to what is quality?
In John Lennon’s classic song “Imagine” he cries out some deep lyrics to make people think. Imagine a world with no countries. Imagine nothing to kill or die for. Most people would believe he was trying to create a visionary utopia of world peace. What if there were no countries, possessions
Sponsored by Promold PlasticsYou’ve probably heard of BPA and the possible related health effects. But do you know what BPA is, where it’s found, and whether it’s safe? Read on to learn more.What is BPA?Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical present in rigid, durable plastics called polycarbonates, and in epoxy resins.[i] Polycarbonates may be used
Molding for medical devices involves critical processes that must offer repeatability, assurance of accuracy, and a high degree of quality. The following article will describe the basic fundamentals of the injection molding process that one needs to understand before developing an effective protocol for validating the injection molding process. Somehow, everything seems to revolve
Introducing lean business practices can often add complications to a company that has in place a robust Quality Management System (QMS). Read More
Understanding customer requirements and managing the supply chain are some of today's biggest challenges in manufacturing. Find out what leading companies are looking for before just any supplier in their supply chain. Read More
An independent survey revealed that Promold Plastics employees are 5 times more highly engaged than the national average. Read More
