NAM Awards Work Teams For Efficiency Improvements

Jan. 13, 2005
The National Assn. of Manufacturers (NAM), Washington, has awarded two plant work teams with the 4th Annual NAM Awards for Workforce Excellence. NAM awarded the Stockton Kan Ban Kaizen Team, a Stockton, Calif., Dana Corp. plant, for improving the ...

The National Assn. of Manufacturers (NAM), Washington, has awarded two plant work teams with the 4th Annual NAM Awards for Workforce Excellence. NAM awarded the Stockton Kan Ban Kaizen Team, a Stockton, Calif., Dana Corp. plant, for improving the plant's parts delivery system to its assembly line. "The new system eliminated parts shortages, cut waste out of the process, and reduced wrong parts deliveries by 75%," NAM says. Two shifts of cross-functional teams drove the process, which has been deployed in other areas of the plant. The Battery Team, Plant No. 4, of Superior Graphite Co. won in the small company category. The Chicago plant's team responded to a customer's request by developing a new type of graphite for use in high-drain AA and AAA alkaline batteries. "The materials the team developed enable a high-drain battery to last 31% longer than conventional batteries," NAM reports. Each team will receive $10,000 and a trophy. Award sponsors include NAM, the Center for Workforce Success, and Arthur Andersen. For a complete list of finalists, see the NAM Web site at http://www.nam.org/workforce.

Popular Sponsored Recommendations

Empowering the Modern Workforce: The Power of Connected Worker Technologies

March 1, 2024
Explore real-world strategies to boost worker safety, collaboration, training, and productivity in manufacturing. Emphasizing Industry 4.0, we'll discuss digitalization and automation...

3 Best Practices to Create a Product-Centric Competitive Advantage with PRO.FILE PLM

Jan. 25, 2024
Gain insight on best practices and strategies you need to accelerate engineering change management and reduce time to market. Register now for your opportunity to accelerate your...

Transformative Capabilities for XaaS Models in Manufacturing

Feb. 14, 2024
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a pivotal shift toward "servitization," or enhancing product offerings with services and embracing a subscription model. This transition...

Shifting Your Business from Products to Service-Based Business Models: Generating Predictable Revenues

Oct. 27, 2023
Executive summary on a recent IndustryWeek-hosted webinar sponsored by SAP

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of IndustryWeek, create an account today!