By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, The American Mold Builder Henry Ford may have been the first US manufacturer to implement lean production when he simplified processes on the assembly line by creating a moving assembly line in 1913. Driven by a desire to make the automobile affordable for everyone, the workers laboring on the Ford Model T were divided by tasks into … [Read more...] about Lean Manufacturing: Who, What and Why?

By Brittany Willes, contributing writer The American Mold Builder Henry Ford first introduced the Model T in 1908. While it was a fairly inexpensive automobile for the time, Ford was determined to further reduce the price in order to make the Model T available to the “great multitude.” As a result, the first automated assembly line was developed in 1913. Ford’s moving … [Read more...] about Modeling Henry Ford: A-1 Tool’s Assembly Line Production Process

By Van Harp, partner Harp & Associates, LLC Violent acts in the workplace are a reality of today. An active, engaged management team with a plan can reduce the threat of an incident. When taking steps to keep your business free from violence, remember: Planning, Preparation and Practice = Prevention The management team should concentrate on four areas to reduce the … [Read more...] about Take Steps to Prevent Workplace Violence

As the baby boomer generation transitions into retirement, the manufacturing industry is seeing a considerable gap between the talent needed to run a successful business and the available talent. With younger millennials preparing to head into the workforce, many mold manufacturers are coordinating outreach efforts in their local communities to combat shortages and eventually … [Read more...] about Compumold Tool and Design Wins First Educational Outreach Contest