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As a manufacturing employee, your health and safety need to be your employer’s top priority. If you do not feel safe at work, your performance likely will suffer. This impacts the company’s bottom line. One of the most effective ways to increase employee health and safety is through Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance.…
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Did you know that June is National Safety Month? The emphasis is on the safety issues surrounding workers who engage in high-risk manufacturing activities. Along with causing irreparable damage to workers, workplace accidents have a negative impact on productivity. These are reasons why identification and minimization of potential hazards is important. The safety of your…
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Your manufacturing company’s culture impacts every aspect of the business. Among the most important issues are employee engagement, productivity, job satisfaction, and retention. All of these issues impact your bottom line. Your company should be continuously finding ways to improve its culture. The more flexible your culture, the more attractive it is to millennials and…
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When you were growing up, did you enjoy taking apart objects and putting them back together? Did you like making things from cardboard, plastic, and metal offcuts? Do you want the pride you felt from assembling parts into a finished product to translate to your work? If so, a career in metal fabrication may interest…
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As a manager in the manufacturing industry, increasing your team’s productivity likely is one of your top priorities. The more productive your team is, the better your bottom line is. Part of increasing your team’s productivity is providing the motivation for them to accomplish more each day. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to…
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Having an organized warehouse helps your company run efficiently. This means your warehouse space needs to be optimized to fit your needs. The better your warehouse is organized, the more quickly your team can receive merchandise, prepare orders, load and ship containers, and maintain customer satisfaction. Implement these six tips to maintain organization in your…
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Maintaining productivity at your manufacturing facility is important. It helps get your finished products into the hands of consumers. One way to increase your productivity is by improving your efficiency. The faster the work is done, the more finished products you can produce. This elevates your bottom line. Implement these tips to improve productivity at…
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When you have a role that is hard to fill, you may be tempted to hire any highly skilled applicant who shows interest. However, if you bring them aboard right away, you may run into problems down the road. Because there are advantages and disadvantages to hiring an overqualified applicant, be sure to think about…
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According to 2018 data, the average worker switches jobs every 4.2 years. What can your company do to combat this job-hopping trend? Start by recognizing and addressing the primary causes of turnover. Record-Low Unemployment In April 2019, the U.S. economy recorded 103 straight months of job gains and the lowest unemployment rate (3.6 percent) since 1969. This means the United States has more job openings than unemployed people. In other words,…
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