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What is CS1 and CS2 Level 2 Containment? 

December 19, 2024

In automotive manufacturing, quality assurance is critical for success. Even minor defects can have major repercussions, impacting both safety and brand reputation. To maintain the highest standards of quality, manufacturers rely on containment protocols to catch and address issues before they escalate.  Let’s dive into…

The Baby Boomer Exodus: Implications for the Automotive Manufacturing Workforce 

October 16, 2024

As the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age, industries across the board are bracing for significant workforce changes. This demographic shift is particularly impactful in sectors like automotive manufacturing, where experience and expertise play crucial roles in maintaining ambitious standards of quality and efficiency. This…

Tools, Methods and Techniques Used In APQP 

August 15, 2024

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a framework designed by the auto industry consisting of techniques and procedures for the quality development of new products that will satisfy the end-user.  There are a multitude of methods that can be incorporated into this framework. Taken together,…

How to Keep Your Manufacturing Floor Cool and Safe During Summer Months

July 17, 2024

As the summer months bring rising temperatures, it’s important for manufacturing facilities to take steps to keep their floors cool and safe for employees. High temperatures affect the comfort of your workers, productivity and overall safety. Let’s look at practical tips and strategies for maintaining…

Your Guide to Enhancing Safety in Manufacturing

June 13, 2024

Manufacturing is a cornerstone of our economy. However, it is also a sector fraught with potential hazards, making safety an imperative focus. June is National Safety Month, the perfect time to take a deep dive into this subject. Ensuring the well-being of workers isn’t just…

Mental Health in Manufacturing: How Employers Can Foster Support 

May 21, 2024

In the bustling world of manufacturing, where machines hum, gears turn, and deadlines loom, it is easy to overlook a critical component of success: your employees’ mental health.   In this fast-paced environment, the pressure to meet production targets can sometimes overshadow the well-being of employees….

The Seven Steps of Building a High-Performance Work Team

April 18, 2024

In today’s dynamic and competitive business environment, the success of any organization often hinges on the effectiveness of its teams. High-performance teams are not merely a collection of individuals working towards a common goal; they are cohesive units that leverage collective skills, knowledge, and motivation…

How Women Have Influenced the Automotive Industry

March 27, 2024

For Women’s History Month, let’s delve deeper into the journey of women in automotive manufacturing. It is an industry often associated with male dominance, but women have had major influence and involvement from the start. Women work on assembly lines, in sorting facilities, and more…