Stop Wasting So Much Time Trying to Find Up to Date Project or Department Information Todd Drummond It is an all too common problem for too many managers and sales staff; hours are spent wasting so much time trying to find up-to-date information for any given project being processed by the company. Ask yourself one simple question. How much time each day do you spend looking for information... Read More November 2016 Issue #09208 Page 24
Launching Keymark’s New Program: Softright, Part Two Keith Dietzen Part Two: One Example of a Solution Provided By Softright Last month, Part I of this series discussed the problem that our new program, Softright, is designed to fix. We focused on the issues that business owners have with integrating all of their internal systems. In this article, I’d... Read More November 2016 Issue #09208 Page 34
Lean Thinking Means No Waste: No “TIM WOODS” Ben Hershey At its core, Lean means no waste. The original Lean (Six Sigma) concept defines 7 wastes (Muda) that exist in business. All process waste is categorized into one or more of these categories. The rules for these wastes apply in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. Defining and... Read More November 2016 Issue #09208 Page 62
Technical Support Sean Hubbard Our new website has been up and running for a few months now. We are continuing to compile data at www.Square1design.com. As we continue to upload additional technical support documents and new product offerings, we are seeing the traffic grow exponentially. Along with a wealth of information... Read More October 2016 Issue #09207 Page 6
The End is Here….Maybe Carl Schoening It is with a great deal of thought and careful consideration that I am thinking this may be my last story. I have enjoyed being back in this game and offering perspective. The strong, positive responses to my stories and articles is making this decision that much more difficult. First, let me... Read More October 2016 Issue #09207 Page 16
Finding the Time to Make Improvements in Any Area of a Company Todd Drummond An often repeated statement made by many managers this year has been that they do not have enough time or people to accomplish their stated goals, so in other words, they face time constraints. These time constraints are causing delayed improvements in processes, which negatively affect every... Read More October 2016 Issue #09207 Page 20
Launching Keymark’s New Program: Softright Keith Dietzen Part I: The Problem Softright is Designed to Fix Throughout all of my years in this industry, I’ve always been looking for the next solution that I can offer my customers. In considering the ways in which businesses operate today, we at Keymark have focused on an area where we believe... Read More October 2016 Issue #09207 Page 32
An Inside Look At How Passion Affects Business Thomas Mello In 2006, when I first opened my two-man garage door business, I never imagined I would have over 80 employees and be expanding all over the United States. Over the last 10 years, people have asked me the No. 1 thing that has made my business so successful. My answer is simple:... Read More September 2016 Issue #09206 Page 74
The Last Word: Attachment to Our Work Joe Kannapell Just as important as enjoying our jobs is belonging to our workplace. That takes effort on our part, especially if we’re new employees or work remotely, like I do. Know that we have a dual purpose; to get our jobs done, of course, but also to become a partner with our associates. Like so... Read More September 2016 Issue #09206 Page 75
2017 Inaugural Truss & Frame Exchange Sean Hubbard North Meets South in New Zealand Component Manufacturers often ask about our global experiences, how others manufacture products, and if there are better designs that may prove more efficient. Having travelled North America, China, Australia, and New Zealand visiting and installing... Read More August 2016 Issue #09205 Page 6