I am frequently asked by business leaders, owners, and manufacturers, what are the best ways to improve business results. Whether in times of crisis or times of growth, the answer often lies in the application of the fundamental principles of Lean. There are five principles of Lean…
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One of the first things I learned as a 2nd Lieutenant Infantry Officer how important it was to ensure that soldiers were well taken care of. This is something that is paramount to the success of any professional military. At the same time, the Army exists to accomplish…
KTM Solutions celebrated 15 years in business on April 21, 2020. The celebration was not at all as planned. Most of our clients, suppliers, and associates were “grounded” due to coronavirus, making any celebration a bit lack-luster. The grounding also allowed many of us to hit the…
The long-term future of South Carolina’s advanced manufacturing workforce is coming sharply into focus over the next month as students across the state join a competition that could win them a tour of Clemson University’s research facilities. The Clemson University Center for Advanced Manufacturing has challenged students…
Jantize America offers misting and fogging disinfectant systems to combat COVID-19 and many other viruses and bacteria. These systems cover 10-times more surface area than traditional cleaning, disinfecting spray and wipe methods. The process does not replace traditional cleaning practices but serves as an additional disinfecting method. It is becoming the standard in surgical rooms […]
Two Clemson University freshmen are thinking outside the box– and shining a light inside it– to combat COVID-19 at the grocery store. Carleigh Coffin and Ashlyn Soule said they are designing a device that would be located at supermarket checkout lanes. Groceries would be placed on the…
Here are a few South Carolina companies that have pivoted their operations to produce sanitizing solutions. Some of these organizations are looking for bottling options as well. If you require sanitizing solutions or can provide spray or pump top bottling, please contact these companies directly by clicking…
Researchers have developed a new way of simulating heart attacks in a lab and then using the engineered tissue to screen drugs that show promise for treating patients with heart damage, according to a new article in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering. Corresponding author Ying Mei, an…
I would never have imagined that the United States economy would come to its knees in a matter of days as the result of a virus. Think about this. In February 2020, the economy was like a raging fire. Unemployment was at historical lows. The stock market…