--- title: Lean Manufacturing Blog | George Jewell (2) description: George Jewell is Vice President at eFlex Systems Rochester Hills, MI. He joined eFlex Systems in 2011 after 15 years with General Motors. In the past 25 years, he has worked with manufacturing systems from Machine Tool Build to Plant floor IT systems. In recent years, he’s determined that better use of technology can greatly assist manufacturers on their road to lean systems. He has and undergraduate degree in engineering from Northern Michigan University and an MS in Manufacturing Operations from Kettering University. (2) --- [**Lean Manufacturing Blog](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog) # George Jewell [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgejewell) George Jewell is Vice President at eFlex Systems Rochester Hills, MI. He joined eFlex Systems in 2011 after 15 years with General Motors. In the past 25 years, he has worked with manufacturing systems from Machine Tool Build to Plant floor IT systems. In recent years, he’s determined that better use of technology can greatly assist manufacturers on their road to lean systems. He has and undergraduate degree in engineering from Northern Michigan University and an MS in Manufacturing Operations from Kettering University. Recent Posts by George Jewell: ## [eFlex Announces Addition of Fastening Controller Open Protocol to JEM Assembly](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/addition-of-fastening-controller-open-protocol-to-jem-assembly) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on May 3, 2018 12:59:11 PM [![eFlex Announces Addition of Fastening Controller Open Protocol to JEM Assembly](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/JEMTaskGrid-ProcessDataDisplay-TorqueAngle-Medical-01-01.jpg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/addition-of-fastening-controller-open-protocol-to-jem-assembly) News Release - Rochester Hills, MI - May 3, 2018 eFlex systems is pleased to announce that Open Protocol V1 and V2 has been added to our JEM Assembly product … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/addition-of-fastening-controller-open-protocol-to-jem-assembly) Topics:[News](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/news)[Product Details](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/product-details)[Technology](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/technology) ## [How to choose the right digital work instruction software?](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/how-to-choose-the-right-digital-work-instruction-software) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Apr 14, 2018 12:53:25 PM [![How to choose the right digital work instruction software?](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Howtochoose.jpg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/how-to-choose-the-right-digital-work-instruction-software) Work instructions (WI) in the past and present are typically printed on paper and many times do not represent the current processes on the plant floor. It seems that these … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/how-to-choose-the-right-digital-work-instruction-software) Topics:[Educational Topics](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/educational-topics)[Technology](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/technology) ## [A Kanban Plan](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/a-kanban-plan) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Jan 23, 2017 1:40:45 PM [![A Kanban Plan](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-01-04%20at%2012.06.57%20PM.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/a-kanban-plan) eFlex Systems Vice President, George Jewell, explores innovative software collaboration tools that companies can use in the manufacturing industry. Article Published in the Automotive Tier Supplier magazine, pages 36-37. Click … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/a-kanban-plan) Topics:[Insider](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/insider) ## [What causes conflict between plant floor and IT in manufacturing?](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-it/plant-floor-conflict) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Dec 19, 2016 1:45:08 PM [![What causes conflict between plant floor and IT in manufacturing?](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/52989479_s.jpg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-it/plant-floor-conflict) In roughly the past decade, manufacturers have been experiencing an ever increasing conflict between plant floor engineers and their IT teams. I, at one time, was part of the plant … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-it/plant-floor-conflict) Topics:[Insider](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/insider) ## [Navistar integrates eFlex's software into its Springfield Plant](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/navistar-to-incorporate-eflex-assembly-in-its-springfield-plant-0) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Dec 12, 2016 10:20:17 AM [![Navistar integrates eFlex's software into its Springfield Plant](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202016-11-30%20at%2010.47.26%20AM.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/navistar-to-incorporate-eflex-assembly-in-its-springfield-plant-0) News Release: Rochester Hills, Mi - December 9, 2016 eFlex Systems was recently awarded a contract by Navistar/GM to integrate their world-class Flexible Assembly Technology into Navistar's Springfield, Ohio plant … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/navistar-to-incorporate-eflex-assembly-in-its-springfield-plant-0) Topics:[News](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/news) ## [Manufacturing Traceability on the Rise](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/traceability-on-the-rise-with-lean-manufacturers) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Nov 27, 2016 1:00:00 PM [![Manufacturing Traceability on the Rise](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/47331853_m.jpg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/traceability-on-the-rise-with-lean-manufacturers) Over the past few years the technology buzz in manufacturing has been IoT, Big Data, Machine Learning, and Analytics, all of which are important to the industry. However, we have … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/traceability-on-the-rise-with-lean-manufacturers) Topics:[Insider](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/insider) ## [Why Aren't Manufacturers Leading in Technology?](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/why-manufacturers-are-not-leading-in-technology) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Nov 9, 2016 9:42:53 AM [![Why Aren't Manufacturers Leading in Technology?](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/36841887_m.jpg)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/why-manufacturers-are-not-leading-in-technology) Software has been an integral part of manufacturing for decades. One of my first experiences as a controls engineer was in the plastics industry. The plant was in the process … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/why-manufacturers-are-not-leading-in-technology) Topics:[Insider](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/insider) ## [eFlex Systems Releases Job Element Monitor (JEM)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/eflex-systems-releases-job-element-monitor-jem) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Aug 15, 2016 3:43:36 PM [![eFlex Systems Releases Job Element Monitor (JEM)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/hubfs/Image/JEM_Page.png)](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/eflex-systems-releases-job-element-monitor-jem) New Software Release: eFlex has released our electronic job instructions software which will work in conjunction with eFlex Assembly. Instructions can be shown for the station or each task. Additionally, … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/eflex-systems-releases-job-element-monitor-jem) Topics:[News](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/news) ## [The Zone vs Distributed Cost Debate](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-zone-vs-distributed-cost-debate-what-s-the-best-assembly-line-control-architecture-for-assembly-systems) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Sep 8, 2015 4:40:07 AM There has been an ongoing debate over “zone” vs “distributed” control architecture for assembly line systems. It is the old-school “zone” approach verse the “distributed” approach, which takes advantage of … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/the-zone-vs-distributed-cost-debate-what-s-the-best-assembly-line-control-architecture-for-assembly-systems) Topics:[Educational Topics](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/educational-topics) ## [eFlex Systems Speaking at AMS North America Conference 2013](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/eflex-systems-speaking-at-ams-north-america-conference-2013) by [George Jewell](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell), on Sep 4, 2013 4:03:00 PM eFlex Systems will be exibiting at the AMS North America Conference from September 23-24, 2013 at the MGM Grand Detroit. George Jewell, the Vice President of eFlex Systems, will be … [Read Story **](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/eflex-systems-speaking-at-ams-north-america-conference-2013) Topics:[News](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/topic/news) [** Prev](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/author/george-jewell/page/1) [All Posts](https://www.eflexsystems.com/lean-manufacturing-blog/all) Next ** ### The Blog Our team is a creative bunch that loves learning and pushing the limits to find the best solutions for today's lean manufacturers.  Internal discussions at the office might range from new features that manufacturing process control software should have to machine learning, blockchain technology, or what the future of AR on the plant floor looks like. 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