David P. Hicks

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David P. Hicks is a valued contributor at SafetyChain. Stay tuned for more insights and articles from this author.

Plant Performance & Efficiency

How Ineffective Problem-Solving Disrupts Lean Manufacturing

•David P. Hicks

Problem-solving production issues is an essential aspect of Lean manufacturing but often becomes challenging if manufacturers use problem-solving methods and tools that don’t align with the type of problem being addressed.

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Workforce

Avoiding Risk: Using a Tiered Management System to Improve Daily Execution

•David P. Hicks

The majority of attendees (60%) to the first of our three-part series on avoiding risk in manufacturing confessed they are constantly in firefighting mode within their organizations. This means they are reacting to problems as they occur, rather than proactively finding ways to prevent these issues

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Plant Performance & EfficiencyWorkforce

Redefining OEE: Taking OEE From Abstract to Practical

•David P. Hicks

If you are struggling to meet KPIs or just looking to improve your current approach to OEE this blog is for you.

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Plant Performance & EfficiencyWorkforce

Dollars and Sense: Why You Should Translate OEE Into a Financial KPI

•David P. Hicks

Translating Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) into financial terms allows everyone from the plant floor operators to executives, measure continuous improvement and understand the business value of OEE. The challenge is making this a reality. This blog will dive into what it means to measure OEE,

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