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What is the 5 Whys Analysis?

Have you ever had a problem that kept on recurring no matter what you did to try and prevent it from coming back? Stubborn or recurrent problems are often symptoms of deeper issues. While “quick fixes” might seem convenient, they often only solve the surface issues. Moreover, they also waste resources that could otherwise be used to tackle the real root cause of the problem. In this article, we look at the 5 Whys Analysis. It is a simple, but powerful tool for identifying the real cause for a problem so that you can deal with it once and for all.

Top Benefits Manufacturing Employees Want

It’s no secret that retaining employees today’s current job market has become increasingly difficult. This is especially true in the manufacturing industry, where turnover rates are high. In fact, voluntary turnover in manufacturing has reached almost 30 percent. So, to retain talent and maintain growth, manufacturing organizations must develop incentivized employee benefits strategies. But, what benefits do manufacturing employees want most? We tell you some of the most desirable benefits below.

3 Top Ways to Empower Manufacturing Frontline Employees

Manufacturers flourish and grow when their frontline employees have the right tools, motivation, and confidence to make decisions on their own, complete even the most difficult tasks, and innovate along the way. This is what employee empowerment is all about. Frontline employees who are empowered know that their companies will support them as they take on numerous projects, enabling them to always achieve success and grow as they take on new responsibilities. In this article, we detail three top ways to empower manufacturing frontline employees. But first, lets get into what employee empowerment is and why it’s important.

What are Five Types of Maintenance Strategies?

All manufacturing plants are home to various types of equipment and machinery. Moreover, these assets take up a huge chunk of a company’s budget, and some could even argue that they are what makes a whole production process run. So, it only makes sense to provide them with proper care and upkeep. But, choosing the right combination can seem difficult and overwhelming since there are so many different approaches available. In today’s article, we get into five common types of maintenance strategies to get you started on choosing the most appropriate choice.

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