Jason Bullard

Jason Bullard

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by Jason Bullard, on Aug 28, 2023 11:58:06 AM

Poka-yoke is a Japanese term for mistake-proofing, derived from the Japanese words yokeru (avoid) and poka (mistakes). Famously popularized by the influential Toyota Production System, poka-yoke refers to any mechanism …

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Topics:OpinionLean ManufacturingDigital Work InstructionsQuality ManagementKittingConnected Process Control

by Jason Bullard, on Aug 14, 2023 11:37:00 AM

For sports fans, trust the process is a familiar phrase that has been popularized in recent years as a kind of tongue-in-cheek nod to the long-term team-building strategy of the …

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Topics:Lean ManufacturingDigital Work InstructionsQuality ManagementConnected Process ControlOperator Training

by Jason Bullard, on Jul 28, 2023 11:07:21 AM

One of the most meaningful advantages of the new generation of connected process control solutions—and the lean manufacturing environments they power—is the paradigm-shifting level of complete traceability that manufacturers can …

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Topics:TechnologyTraceabilityLean ManufacturingVehicle AssemblyConnected Process Control

by Jason Bullard, on Jul 26, 2023 2:56:36 PM

How to upskill employees with digital work instructions Digital work instructions are an integral feature in the connected process control solutions that are transforming factories and making production environments more …

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Topics:OpinionDigital Work InstructionsConnected Process ControlOperator Training

by Jason Bullard, on Jun 23, 2023 2:56:40 PM

Manufacturers can use new tech tools to focus on continuous improvement Successful manufacturers are almost always those who are unafraid to take a hard look in the metaphorical mirror and …

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Topics:TechnologyOpinionLean ManufacturingConnected Process Control

by Jason Bullard, on Jun 16, 2023 4:48:48 PM

The justified excitement around connected factories, the impact of innovative new technology in production environments, and the powerful capabilities of connected process control has growing numbers of manufacturers looking to …

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Topics:OpinionLean ManufacturingConnected Process Control

by Jason Bullard, on Jun 2, 2023 10:21:24 AM

Empowering employees to share best practices and improve processes. We are living in a moment when there is justifiable excitement about the game-changing power and pace at which cutting-edge technologies …

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Topics:Team BuildingOpinionConnected Process Control

by Jason Bullard, on May 18, 2023 10:14:39 AM

How a no-code/low-code approach is driving plant floor solutions In this transformative moment, as manufacturers move to Industry 4.0, powered by IoT, smart factory solutions and big data analytics, new …

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Topics:Development ProcessOpinionLean ManufacturingConnected Process Control

by Jason Bullard, on May 9, 2023 3:12:33 PM

Accelerate error-proofing goals in your assembly process. First pass yield is a metric that measures the percentage of quality units produced at the end of a manufacturing or assembly process, …

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Topics:OpinionLean ManufacturingQuality ManagementConnected Process Control

by Jason Bullard, on Apr 16, 2023 2:00:30 PM

Boost new efficiencies, enhance operational excellence, and improve quality. Often in industry there are inherent tensions between complexity and simplicity, sophistication and clarity, and customization and standardization. Tools and technologies …

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Topics:OpinionIndustry 4.0Digital Work InstructionsQuality ManagementConnected Process Control

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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. Check out our blog for opinions, news and trends that we find interesting and think you might too!