James Cavalluzzi

Preventive Maintenance Programs a Low Cost Solution

You don't need to purchase those expensive software packages to establish a workable preventive maintenance program. Large companies with complicated equipment and huge spare parts inventories may find these canned programs advantageous and loaded with all the bells and whistles, but if you need a system that is just as effective and is quick to implement, easy to manage, and low cost, then why not... (posted by James Cavalluzzi 2 years 258 days ago.)

Optimizing Indirect Labor, 10 Good Reasons

One of the most overlooked costs of production is indirect labor. Everyone is aware of what indirect labor is and everyone can show you a number which they have associated to it, but how many of those numbers are truly accurate? Most people are astonished once they are faced with the true costs of their indirect labor. It is easy to dismiss indirect labor as a necessary evil that all companies must endure... (posted by James Cavalluzzi 2 years 322 days ago.)

ISO For The Small Business

ISO has been around long enough that everyone is aware of what can be gained by implementation of this system, yet many businesses are still reluctant to adopt this practice into their operations. There are several reasons for this, probably the number one being that it is deemed to be too costly and time consuming when compared to the perceived gains for smaller businesses to readily commit to this rigorous and detailed... (posted by James Cavalluzzi 2 years 322 days ago.)

Are You The Problem Or The Solution?

As an employee you interact with your co-workers and supervisors on a continuous basis. You work hard to do your job; to get along with others; and hopefully, to do your part as a team player by keeping a watchful eye on the day to day procedures of the manufacturing process and looking for those areas that could benefit from improvement. Yet, whenever you relate those observations to others it seems your concerns go... (posted by James Cavalluzzi 2 years 322 days ago.)

Lean Manufacturing, Are You Ready?

" LEAN MANUFACTURING ", you hear it everywhere, everyday, you can't escape it, but what is it? We all have our ideas, however, if you haven't been formally trained or deeply involved, odds are, you're thinking only of the cost savings side. Think back when ISO became all the rage. The basic understanding was that we would hire a quality engineer, put some standards and checklists in place, and magically, all our... (posted by James Cavalluzzi 2 years 322 days ago.)