Manufacturing Operations Insights
Practical advice on systems, capacity, quality, and growth for manufacturing companies. No theory. Just what actually works on the shop floor.
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SystemsWhy Your ERP Isn't Fixing Your Problems
You spent six figures on an ERP system, but lead times are still unpredictable. Here's why software alone never solves operational problems.
Jan 15, 2024
6 min read
CapacityThe Capacity Planning Mistake Costing You Millions
Most job shops calculate capacity wrong. They look at machine hours instead of constraint hours, and it's killing their ability to grow.
Jan 8, 2024
5 min read
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Lead TimeHow to Reduce Lead Times Without Hiring
The answer isn't more people. It's better flow. Here's the framework we use to cut lead times by 30-40% without adding headcount.
Jan 1
7 min read
QualityQuality Systems That Actually Prevent Defects
Most quality systems are reactive. They catch defects after they happen. Here's how to build a system that prevents them in the first place.
Dec 20
6 min read
GrowthWhy Job Shops Fail to Scale Past $10M
There's a predictable ceiling most job shops hit around $8-12M in revenue. It's not a market problem. It's a systems problem.
Dec 10
8 min read