Posts by Bill Craycraft
Barcodes 101 What do they mean and how can they help us?
Barcodes 101 What are they, how can they help us, and why we should make the investment 1D. 2D. UPC. Datamatrix. PDF417. Code 39? All very confusing! If there is one common request for assistance that we receive from many organizations, it usually centers around “barcoding”. The terms, methodologies, and capabilities are a foreign language…
Read More5S + Relocation = WIN!
5S + Relocation = WIN! The Benefits of Upgrading Your Company Relocation with 5S Relocations and expansions are tough work. One tool we use to lighten the workload is 56S. More on the 6 later. 5S is a Lean Six Sigma tool that has its roots in lean manufacturing from Japan. It formalizes the…
Read MoreTroubleshooting-What is your organization type and problem solving style?
What is your organization type and problem solving style? Manufacturing MethodMachineMaterialsMan Service or Merchandising ProcessProcessProcessPeople Regardless of business type, all require some form of troubleshooting, process enhancements, or continuous improvement. Being mindful of the order in which you approach troubleshooting can have a very dramatic effect on the outcome. Employee engagement in the troubleshooting…
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