COMPANY PROFILE: Heiden Inc. is a privately held custom manufacturer founded by F. “Chet” Heiden in 1958. The company is currently owned by Matt Jacobson, who joined Heiden in 1998 and bought the business from his father in 2007. Heiden has […]
Category Archives: Process Improvement
Heiden Inc. uses a Profit Risk Assessment (PRA™) to find an array of solutions.
- Post Category Case Studies III
- June 14, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Wiscon Products Gains Control of Explosive Sales Growth
- Post Category Case Studies III
- June 11, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
By Rich Rovito A shift in the type of products it manufactured followed by a period of explosive sales growth created a series of challenges for Wiscon Products Inc. The Racine contract manufacturer, which produces complex CNC components for the […]
“A Smashing Success” Heiden Inc. uses WMEP’s PRA® to find a multitude of solutions.
- Post Category Case Studies III
- May 10, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
Heiden Inc. has forged a long-standing relationship with WMEP Manufacturing Solutions through multiple projects and services that have had wide-ranging positive effects on the Manitowoc custom manufacturer’s overall operations and performance. Heiden’s partnership with WMEP has evolved over more than […]
Marsh Electronics reduces lead times, increases volume and realizes additional dramatic results thanks to QRM
- Post Category Case Studies III
- April 20, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
COMPANY PROFILE: Founded in 1937, Marsh Electronics Inc. is a distributor for many lines of electrical and electronic products. The company also provides value-added solutions using in-house wiring and assembly operations. Marsh serves various markets, including food and beverage, energy, […]
Cher-Make Sausage Co. successfully tackles quality standards in narrow production window
- Post Category Case Studies III
- April 15, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
COMPANY PROFILE: For three generations Cher-Make Sausage Co. in Manitowoc has kept true to a tradition of more than 90 years of authentic sausage making. This commitment has served both its customers and employees well, […]
Wiscon uses Value Stream Mapping to identify waste and create better than expected improvements
- Post Category Case Studies III
- April 14, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
COMPANY PROFILE: Wiscon Products is a contract manufacturer in Racine that manufactures complex CNC components from bar stock. Its expertise is highly complex, close tolerance and difficult to manufacture CNC-machined parts for the hydraulic, aerospace, automotive and construction industries. Wiscon […]
Baker Manufacturing uses 5S, Plant Layout and Lean to streamline growth.
- Post Category Case Studies III
- March 05, 2021
- Author: Rich Rovito, Industry Reporter, WMEP
COMPANY PROFILE: Founded in 1873, Baker Manufacturing Co. LLC is located in Evansville, Wisconsin, and consists of three divisions: Baker Casting Division; which pours gray and ductile iron castings; Haight Pump Division, which produces gear pumps; and Baker Water Systems […]
Training Within Industry (TWI) Part 3: Scientific Thinking Enables Innovation and Teamwork
- Post Category Blog III
- September 15, 2020
- Author: Guest Blog
Posted by Rachel Miller Toyota Kata–a structured approach for creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement–had its beginnings in manufacturing. The word Toyota refers to the Japanese carmaker’s renowned production system methods and tools. A Kata is a routine practiced so its pattern becomes a […]
Ed Selvoski
- Post Category Certification and Compliance
- August 25, 2020
- Author: Benny Syverson
Consultant – Six Sigma Black Belt 920.918.6871 | [email protected] Ed brings 25 years of blended experience from starting as a machine operator to working his way to his most recent role as an Operations Manager. He has a true passion […]
5 Leadership Essentials for Lean Success
- Post Category Blog III
- August 11, 2020
- Author: Guest Blog
AUG 05, 2020 The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) defines people-centric leadership (PCL)as a culture in which every day, everyone goes home feeling fulfilled by pursuing excellence and everybody flourishes. All too often, PCL is missing from lean, causing many […]
