The manufacturing industry is undergoing a seismic shift. As experienced workers retire and a younger, tech-savvy generation enters the workforce, the gap in skills and experience is becoming increasingly evident. Companies must not only find ways to bridge this gap but also adapt their training and operational methods to meet the expectations of the new […]
Rapid and widespread digitalisation has changed the nature of work, and digital skills are now regarded as essential for the modern workforce. Even though, a new report by Salesforce reveals a huge gap between the current workforce and the technical skills needed to advance in the digital age. The Global Digital Skills Index surveyed 23,000 people
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What makes a work instruction good is determined by how well your workers use it. Every step in the preceding list is geared towards making your work instructions valuable and accessible for the worker on the shop floor. Strengthening their process and knowledge leads to strengthening the whole organization. It is crucial that you pick
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Manufacturers are coping with a massive wave of retirements. With over a quarter of the workforce over the age of 55, many workers are leaving their jobs with a wealth of knowledge and experience. A recent survey found that 57% of Baby Boomers have shared less than half of the knowledge needed to perform their job
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Ensuring proper safety protocols can be a top priority. Method statements are one strategy you can use to mitigate risks, maintain safe working conditions and communicate important procedural information to your team. Knowing how to create an effective method statement can help you ensure the safety and success of your project. What is a method
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A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations. SOPs aim to achieve efficiency, quality output, and uniformity of performance while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with industry regulations. But who will be the one to write standard operating procedures? Who
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When it comes to organizing information, the two most common solutions are document management and knowledge management. A lot of business owners think that document management and knowledge management are the same thing. In this article, we’ll break down the differences between the two and explain when you should implement a knowledge management system and
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The new trading environment created by COVID-19 has left many manufacturers with a number of arising risks. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on supply chains will affect the manufacturing industry in several ways. Some of the effects might not have been anticipated and could leave businesses at more risk than anticipated. Companies using REWO
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Work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) both fall under the umbrella of tools used to make a process more detailed and actionable. Process, procedure, and work instruction build on each other in complexity. Processes describe what objectives and specifications need to be done. SOP’s describe how a process should be carried out in certain
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Many people confuse guidelines and work instructions. In fact, most people write work instructions and call them guidelines or vice versa. Knowing the difference between guidelines and work instructions can help you understand the documentation process much better and, therefore, develop great procedure documentation. Better documentation means better organization. What are guidelines? Guidelines are general
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