It is all too easy when starting the design process to work on our own with the latest software tools. There are a few things inherently wrong with CAD on the front end of the…
The CAD System is Evil and the White Board is Your Friend
Does Automation Make Sense?
Does Automation Make Sense, Clark walks through the issues a company needs to look at before automating a process. In order to solve your problems, you need to know what they are. Setpoint discusses the…
Virtual Companies
A couple of years ago we made a strategic decision to size our company for the lean times and use outsourcing techniques to handle the busy times, we decided to try and become a small…
Manpower Planning
One of the most daunting tasks that I’m regularly faced with is Manpower forecasting and planning for all of our various project efforts. One of the scientific tools I use is the reports from historical…
A Day in Purchasing
From getting quotes to the actual order process there are many steps involved but seem to all be equally important. When these crucial steps are overlooked I always regret it later because I can’t retrace…