Why is Job Rotation Important for QRM?
Professor Charlene Yauch Cross-training is a core element of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) cells in both production and office areas. To provide flexibility as product mix changes and to keep processes moving, it is necessary to have employees that can perform a range of tasks. When deciding where to focus your cross-training efforts, key factors…
Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) Principles Enable Promega Corporation to Aid in Development of New Coronavirus Test
Promega Corporation of Madison, Wisconsin was recently recognized by its customer, Utah-based Co-Diagnostics, Inc. for the support Promega custom manufacturing provided in the rapid development and launch of the new Logix Smarttm COVID-19 Test. This test is now approved and available in Europe as an in vitro diagnostic and continues to advance toward emergency use…
QRM From an Employee’s Perspective, or “WIIFM?”
Professor Charlene Yauch Prior to implementing Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) cells, management should spend some time preparing answers to the WIIFM question. So, what exactly is this “WIIFM?” WIIFM stands for “What’s in it for me?” – in other words, it is important to consider the employees’ perspectives and think through what’s in it for…
Understanding the Queuing Guy’s Definition of Utilization
Professor Charlene Yauch It is a long-standing tradition in manufacturing to try to get machines and people to work 100% of the available production time. If you don’t, you are not getting the maximum benefit from those resources, right? To fully appreciate why 100% utilization is not a reasonable goal, we first need to understand…
QRM Center Plans for Growth Under New Leadership of Drs. Leyuan Shi and Charlene Yauch
Dr. Leyuan Shi, an International Expert, Takes Over as Director Professor Leyuan Shi, QRM Center Director Dr. Leyuan Shi, a professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison, has taken over as the new Director of the Center for Quick Response Manufacturing. Dr. Shi is a leading international expert and…