Using the R-Squared Statistic in Anova and General Linear Models
Robert Ballard Senior Operations Analyst View Profile “All models are wrong but some are useful.” – George Box The statistic R2 is useful for interpreting the results of certain statistical analyses; it represents the percentage of variation in a response variable explained by its relationship with one or more predictor variables. Common Use of R2 […]
2 Ways to Improve Order Tracking for Operational Excellence
Robert Ballard Senior Operations Analyst View Profile “Where’s my order?” Do you ever get that question asked to you by a customer? Are you able to answer without asking anyone or pulling up a report? Granted, customers typically only ask this if their order is late which is another problem in and of itself, […]
Operations: Sustaining Results for the Long Term
At Implementation Engineers, efficiently improving operations is at the core of our business. Our teams work with senior leaders to create a robust roadmap to systematically improve operations internally. When we first start working with a client, we conduct an on-site interview with company executives to understand what they think is critical. During the Program […]
Go Beyond Maintenance to “Asset Performance Excellence”
Asset Management, and its associated maintenance and reliability activities, is recognized as a fundamental driver of the success of manufacturing. The production capacity of manufacturing sites is dependent upon the effectiveness of all maintenance and reliability activities undertaken by the maintenance department. The associated cost is a significant component of the total cost of production, […]
Codifying Knowledge : How Does it Help Human Capital Development?
People are the single most important asset in a company, so human capital development (HCD) is critical during a growth phase. When a manufacturer ramps up production, typically they onboard and train new employees. Hiring new people in itself is a challenge for any organization; training them to be proficient is another. Best practices is […]
Total Performance Excellence and Quality Management Model
What is Total Performance Excellence? Total Performance Excellence means looking at every detail and taking a holistic view of the entire company with a strategy to achieve performance rapidly. This means looking at the operations piece, tactical piece, people piece–and analyzing which ones are hurting the performance and which are going well. The lost profits […]
Compression Challenges in Engineering & Product Development
Engineering and product development is where innovative ideas begin. Implementing the ideas becomes more of a challenge. With rapid advancements in technology and high standards of the current business climate, engineering professionals are facing compression more than ever. This means they are squeezed in terms of time and money to get a product to market. […]
Benefits of Asset Performance Excellence
Asset Performance Excellence is all about looking at the bigger picture! An Asset Performance Management system can have a very meticulous and intricate process that lets you define and manage your losses, assess your organization’s problems, and create the right plan for a solution. Asset Performance Excellence elevates reliability to an organizational imperative that applies […]
Breaking down barriers opens doors to better communication
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” Atticus Finch in “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee Multiple delays while transporting molten metal in rail cars to a metal-processing facility was causing throughput deficits in […]
From manufacturing roots grow Implementation Engineers
In 1963, Implementation Engineers was called Ingersoll Engineers, and the company was established as a subsidiary to the Ingersoll Machine Milling Company to support the installation of Ingersoll’s large machines for its clients. That’s the beginning of Implementation Engineers. We’ve grown from those manufacturing roots and evolved as clients’ needs changed. In the ’80s, Ingersoll […]