SCMEP Case Study: NICCA USA reduces expenditure on energy and decreases environmental impact with help from SCMEP Company Overview Nicca Chemical Industry Co., founded in 1941, is a supplier of water-based chemicals to the automotive and textile industries. NICCA USA, Inc., which opened its doors in 1988…
Ask any business or plant manager what the organization’s single most important asset is and the answer will invariably be an educated and well-trained workforce. Worker productivity is dictated by job knowledge and the ability to remain motivated and function in a fluid workplace environment. It stands…
The following article is about how I “Connect The Dots” in a changing world. During my career, I have developed an innate sense to help people with any issue they have by providing solutions. Sometimes that solution is just introducing people to other people that can help. I am…
The recent growth of aerospace business in South Carolina is undeniable. Although the aerospace industry is not new to the area, the addition of a Boeing final assembly plant in Charleston has certainly expanded the aerospace discussion to a whole new level. The South Carolina Commerce tag…
Advanced systems of manufacturing bring vibrant economic changes and business growth — two things that are beneficial to the business landscape of South Carolina. Think about the manufacturing evolution of antilock brakes, photocopiers and windshield wipers. All efficient, user-friendly products made from the use of advanced manufacturing…
The excitement surrounding a new company’s investment and job creation announcement in Greenville County is shared by everyone who stands to benefit including job-seekers, contractors, service providers, elected officials and certainly the press. And the inevitable first question from reporters is often, “What were the state…
In an article published by South Carolina Manufacturing titled Quality – A Top Business Priority for Manufacturers[1] spoke to me as a quality and process improvement practitioner. One statement that I had earmarked was, “Manufacturers across value chains face competitive and market pressures, customer demand, and complex…
Getting products to market faster is a common objective for every company. While the motivation varies, there are clear benefits including capturing more sales, beating competition to market, providing market flexibility and maintaining a leadership position. Reducing time-to-market can also be a focal point for improving the…
Slated to keynote the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s annual investor luncheon, Lockheed Martin’s local Site Director, Don Erickson, said the event will provide a valuable opportunity to update the area’s business community on the T-50A and the potential of a new era in both the state’s aerospace…
Tony Morgan was raised in Annapolis, Maryland where he attended St. Mary’s High School. At St. Mary’s, Anthony was an All Conference football player and a standout on the nationally ranked lacrosse team. In the classroom he was an honor roll student. Upon graduation from St. Mary’s…