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 […]
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 […]
Beyond Consulting: 4 Operational Excellence Services
For more than 55 years, Implementation Engineers’ methods and designs have helped businesses improve throughput, processes, supply chains, and more to get more value from their efforts. That experience has worked many other industries, including in Aerospace, Metals, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, Energy, Government, Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Paper & Paper Products, […]
Make a resolution to improve operations or optimize assets
January is a time for resolutions. It’s also a good time to think about what projects and improvements to make in 2018. Here are a couple ideas to get the ball rolling. Decide what needs to be improved Look around. Do you see any bottlenecks or processes that don’t seem to run correctly? Does one department […]
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 […]