standardization

Grabbing Lunch and a Bite of Standards

It’s lunch time, you’re hungry, and you see a McDonald’s and quickly turn in to grab a fast bite. A long drive-through line convinces...

Building Trust

The construction industry is seeing a growing shift toward the design-build project delivery method, and this trend shows no signs of slowing. With the...
CPM

Blending CPM and Lean Scheduling for a Competitive Edge

The construction industry remains relatively strong, but that doesn’t necessarily mean builders have their houses completely in order. With project owners demanding faster builds...
OEM and Aftermarket Parts

Blurring the Lines Between OEM and Aftermarket Parts

Over the past 60 years, the acceptance of replacement parts suppliers for engines used in the heavy-duty construction industry has evolved significantly. Today, the...

Industry Challenges

As we start a new year, it’s always interesting to reflect on the many industry challenges, successes, and progressions that have taken place, and...
Generator

The Power of Choice

Newton’s third law of motion tells us that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When it comes to selecting a...

Utilizing the 5Ss: Part 1

Does it seem to take you a while to find some things? Do you hear yourself muttering, “I know it’s here somewhere?” Do you...

Emerging Trends

To get perspective on the year ahead, Yaron Dycian, chief product and strategy officer at WINT, Tommy Linstroth, CEO of Green Badger, and Cameron...

Changing the Process of Communicating Change: Part 2 of 2

In part one of this article, the concept of change was discussed. In a company environment when change is not handled appropriately, there can...

Inspect What You Expect

It's not enough to just assign the task When you request a task to be performed, you naturally expect it to be completed. We make...