Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) was invented by Rajan Suri in the 1990s. The primary goal is relentless reduction of lead time (internal process flow times). Thus, application of these concepts enables a company to compete on speed, flexibility, and agility.
Manufacturing and Industrial
MEES Minute: Ripped from the headlines…Toyota warns against going all-in on EVs
According to Toyota, the world shouldn’t give up on combustion for propulsion power too soon. In a Bloomberg Canada article (linked), Toyota warns against considering EVs a “cure-all” for environmental issues and recommends hybrids and …
MEES Minute: Green fuels will enable decarbonization of the legacy fleet
A recent news article published by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) described a viable path for decarbonizing the legacy fleet if consumers fail to adopt EVs. The challenge of switching to electric vehicles (EVs) is …
MEPE Minute: How Processing Additives Can Help Enable the Circular Economy
We all know that polyolefins are incredibly versatile materials that have application in many kinds of packaging and other products. However, they are hydrophobic and it can be difficult to compatibilize their surfaces with other …
MEES Minute: What AI ‘thinks’ about the future of ICEs
For today’s MEES Minute, I asked ChatGPT “Will engines be around in 50 years?” – I was really impressed with its response: There are several reasons why internal combustion engines (ICE) are likely to be …
MEPE Minute: Plasticosis is officially a “thing”
For some years now, it has been known that plastic pollution is increasingly collecting in bodies of water (salt and fresh) and elsewhere in our environment. In most locations where they look, scientists find plastic; …
Brecken Stout (Indirect Buyer) on the MRM Certificate
Brecken Stout, an indirect buyer for Kerry Ingredients, took the time to discuss her experience with the Maintenance and Reliability Management (MRM) Certificate.
Shane Verkuylen proves the benefits of the MRM Certificate
“The benefits I achieved from receiving that certificate would probably be my newest job. I think without this certificate, I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in right now. With my combined background and the certificate, it opened up so many doors.” – Shane Verkuylen