What Rework Really Costs
Most people think of rework as a minor setback. A part is off, it gets fixed, and work continues. On the surface, it does not seem like a big issue. In reality, rework carries a much higher cost. It slows down production, ties up machines, and pulls people away from planned work. It creates scheduling […]
Starting on the Floor
I began my career working with my hands. Running machines, setting up jobs, fixing problems as they came up. That environment teaches you quickly what works and what does not. When you are a machinist, there is no hiding from the results. Parts either meet spec or they do not. That kind of accountability sticks […]