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Never Stop Improving: Tips for Continuous Improvement in Lean Manufacturing for Countertop Fabricators
It might be the fifth and final principle, but when it comes to lean manufacturing, they do actually save the best and most important for last. Continuous improvement is the fifth principle of lean manufacturing, and it basically states that you should always—and we...
8 Wastes for Countertop Fabricators to Cut for Better Efficiency
We've been diving deep into lean manufacturing for countertop fabricators over the last few weeks. And because lean manufacturing is all about boosting efficiency with an emphasis on cutting waste, that's what this whole post is dedicated to! Think of manufacturing...
Understanding the Five Principles of Lean Manufacturing for Countertop Fabricators
Over time, it’s not uncommon to find your processes becoming stagnant. It’s the equivalent of sitting around, being lazy, eating potato chips, and watching too much TV. When your fabrication operation gets a bit too comfortable, it doesn’t take long for your processes...
What is Lean Manufacturing, and Why Should Countertop Fabricators Care?
Have you ever thought about how you can maximize productivity and minimize waste? Of course you have! That’s how you create a profitable countertop fabrication business. However, what you might not know is that lean manufacturing is actually a tried-and-true...
How Setting Expectations Will Save Your Countertop Company Money
You already spend enough money keeping your countertop company afloat. Wouldn’t it be nice to actually save a dollar or two for once? While you might see tips about creating more efficient processes or lowering your material costs, there’s one easy(ish) way to save...
Scheduling Tricks to Save You Time
There never seems to be enough time in the day. It’s true for our personal lives, and for countertop fabricators, it’s especially true in the office. Luckily, with some fancy scheduling, you can save some time here and there throughout the day. It might not seem like...
5 Best Practices for Training New Employees on Existing Processes and Systems
As if finding help wasn’t hard enough for busy fabricators, once you find the employees you need, you have to train them! While it might take time out of your very busy schedule, training is a vital part of keeping your business running smoothly and efficiently. ...
Paying Your Team Based on Performance Instead of Time
Most fabricators pay hourly rates and it works out very well! But what if you've been considering an alternative way to incentivize your employees and increase efficiency? Here we'll discuss the less common method of paying your employees based on performance rather...
It’s Time to Hire a Data Person for Your Countertop Shop
Not another person to hire! This one is different, I promise. To fully understand how your business is performing—whether it is weekly sales, material usage, or employee efficiency—analyzing the data is incredibly crucial for success. If you don’t know where...
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Buy Stone Direct: StoneTalk Episode 38 with Vinny Tavares and Jesse Miller
In StoneTalk Episode 38, Patrick speaks with Vinny Tavares of Pacific Shore Stones and Jesse Miller of Integrity Enterprises about buying stone direct. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to discover: The value of buying stone direct from the source The...
Stone Industry Education in StoneTalk 37 with Aaron Dahnke
Sorry the show went dark for a while ... we were focused on putting on a great show with our first live, in-person training in Houston. But now we're back! In StoneTalk Episode 37, Patrick digs into stone industry education opportunities with Aaron Dahnke of MIA+BSI....
StoneTalk Episode 35: Get Up-to-Date with OSHA! – with Jim Hieb
In StoneTalk Episode 35, Patrick speaks with Jim Hieb of MIA. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to discover: The role of an industry association like Marble Institute of America and its partnership with Building Stone Institute New OSHA requirements and...
StoneTalk Episode 34: Say Yes to TV – with Carmina Mendez
In StoneTalk Episode 34, Patrick speaks with Carmina Mendez of AMC Countertops. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to discover: How partnering with a key vendor like Cosentino can help you build your business The value of adding a showroom to expand beyond...
StoneTalk Episode 33: Go Digital to Grow – with Kyle Williams
In StoneTalk Episode 33, Patrick speaks with Kyle Williams of Earth Elements. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to discover: How to grow very, very quickly (hint - go digital) How cross-training makes your employees more valuable The importance of company...
StoneTalk Episode 32: How to buy a saw – with Gerry VanderBas
In StoneTalk Episode 32, Patrick speaks with Gerry VanderBas of Breton USA. Listen to this episode or read the transcript to discover: What to consider when buying a saw or router (power, consumables, business needs ... so many things) The importance of software to a...
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