What it is and how it can help manufacturers in 2023 In 2023, manufacturers are facing workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions, and inflation. To adapt to these complications, many manufacturers are turning to a proven strategy for reducing costs, improving output, and upskilling their teams to become more powerful problem solvers—and that strategy is Lean… Read More Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean manufacturing helps businesses eliminate and reduce waste—and that can lead to new customers, enhanced brand loyalty, and increased profits. The Lean manufacturing approach identifies 7 forms of waste: overproduction, delay & wait time, inefficient or excessive transportation, overprocessing & complexity, excess inventory, wasted motion, and errors & defects. Lean manufacturing helps you uncover waste… Read More Spring Cleaning with Lean 101: Eliminate & Reduce Waste
5S activities create and sustain more efficient workplaces—saving your company money and your team members time. Take a quick overview of the 5S approach. 5S is a product of the Japanese manufacturing community and was adopted by Toyota during the Japanese industrial revolution. The term “5S” refers to five Japanese words that describe the steps… Read More Spring Cleaning with 5S
Keeping information safe and secure has been a challenging development for businesses of all sizes over the last few years. Expeditious shifts from in-person to online to hybrid workplaces forced companies to change, or at least reexamine, their cybersecurity practices and protocols, and far too often, they weren’t prepared. In fact, according to CyberEdge’s Cyberthreat… Read More Cybersecurity in the Workplace: 4 Tips to Keep Your Business Safe and Secure
In our very first installment of the iMpact :30 series, iMpact’s Managing Director Ryan Mecham shared key tips and strategies for setting and measuring expectations effectively. Ryan pointed out that setting and measuring expectations is all about “maximizing results in a way that treats people well.” He emphasized that leaders don’t motivate people directly but… Read More Setting & Measuring Expectations – iMpact :30 Recap
By Win Jeanfreau When the topic of “safety in the workplace” comes up, most of us reflexively think of strategies, policies, and procedures to reduce bodily injury. But an important aspect of workplace safety is often overlooked; emotional safety. Emotional safety has a meaningful impact on the health of the company and the health of… Read More Safety in the Workplace
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in 2011 and requires FDA-regulated food and beverage facilities to employ at least one Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). What is a PCQI, and what do they do? The PCQI is in charge of overseeing the development and implementation of a facility’s food safety plan.… Read More What is a PCQI, and do you need one?
Setting new business goals for the new year? Here’s an idea—set aside 30 minutes once a month for professional development, inspiring ideas, and expert advice. iMpact Utah is now offering a free, half-hour webinar designed to help you do just that. Say hello to iMpact :30 High-impact solutions in 30 minutes. Launching this month, iMpact… Read More iMpact Utah Launches Free Webinar in 2023
Meet Align Precision, engineering and manufacturing experts serving the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and high-tech industries. Like many employers, Align Precision has been faced with labor shortages. They turned to iMpact Utah to help them increase employee retention, improve their processes, and create an environment where people love to work. If you’re ready to begin your… Read More iMpact Utah Success Story: Align Precision
Meet ECO Green Equipment, an innovative manufacturer of tire-recycling equipment based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. In the video below, ECO Green’s COO, Jonathan Porter, and Eric Burton, Senior Solutions Advisor at iMpact, discuss the challenges ECO Green faced in trying to meet customer demand. By utilizing iMpact’s Rapid Improvement Event, ECO Green was… Read More iMpact Utah Success Story: ECO Green