Cut Smarter, Not Deeper: How DPS Helps You Target Waste
When the pressure’s on to cut costs, it’s tempting to start with budgets or headcount. But those blanket cuts can do more harm than good. Productivity takes a hit. Turnover climbs. And the actual root problems? Still there just buried deeper. There’s a better approach. DPS helps you reduce costs without compromising performance by revealing […]
How Colliding Priorities Create Hidden Flow Slowdowns
Everyone’s busy. Maintenance is checking off PMs. Production’s running. Shipping is moving pallets. Sales is closing deals. On paper, it looks like the system is working. So why are orders still late? Why is overtime up? And why do resources pile up in one spot while another team waits? Because the real problem isn’t what […]
Digital Flow Audits: How DPS Tools Spot Inefficiencies You’re Missing on the Shop Floor
Ever walk the shop floor and feel like something’s off, but you can’t quite put your finger on it? Machines are running, folks are working, but production’s still lagging. That’s where digital flow audits come in, a straightforward way to use data to uncover hidden snags like long queue times or manual data reentry that […]
Why Strong Starts Aren’t Enough on the Shop Floor
Walk into most manufacturing facilities at the start of a shift and you’ll see a familiar scene: clipboards out, plans on the whiteboard, team leaders rallying their crews. Everyone’s ready to get to work. The energy is there. The intent is good. But somewhere between the pre-shift huddle and the final whistle, that clarity starts […]
Busy or Productive? Why Constant Activity Isn’t the Same as Progress
Walk through just about any manufacturing floor, and you’ll see a lot of movement. Forklifts running, people walking with purpose, machines humming, clipboards in hand. On the surface, it looks like things are getting done. But take a step back and look at the numbers, output’s down, quality issues are up, and goals are being […]
Downtime or Drag Time? How Slow Recoveries Hide Bigger Problems
When a line goes down, the whole team jumps into action. Everyone’s focused on solving the problem and getting things moving again. But here’s where most operations slip up: just because the equipment is back online doesn’t mean you’re back to full productivity. In fact, the most overlooked productivity killer isn’t the downtime itself; it’s […]
Unplanned Downtime Trends That Reveal Your Operation’s Hidden Weak Spots
Every plant deals with downtime. Some of it’s expected. Most of it isn’t. But what many leaders don’t realize is this: downtime, especially when it starts showing up as a pattern, is trying to tell you something. If your team is only reacting to each event as it happens, you’re stuck in firefighting mode. That […]
What Your Productivity Metrics Aren’t Telling You About Downtime
Not All Downtime Hits the Report If you’re like most manufacturers, you’re tracking downtime through standard KPIs like OEE. And that’s a smart move, it gives you a high-level read on how equipment is performing across availability, performance, and quality. But there’s a catch. OEE is designed to show major disruptions. It picks up when […]
POWERS Partners with Leading Packaged Foods Producer to Elevate Operational Performance
March 20, 2025, Atlanta, GA – A leading manufacturer of ready-to-eat packaged foods is taking strategic steps with the help of POWERS to enhance operational efficiency and leadership effectiveness. With a strong presence in both retail and food service industries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative food products. Now, in partnership […]
How Clear Goals Have the Power to Communicate Expectations and Drive Accountability
When expectations are unclear, accountability falls apart. Employees may have the best intentions, but if they don’t know exactly what’s expected, or how their work ties into the bigger picture, it’s impossible to hold them accountable.On the shop floor, clear goals aren’t just about hitting production numbers. They create a workplace where employees take ownership, […]