Job Analysis, or Job Task Analysis (JTA), is often seen as unnecessary – a waste of time and effort. After all, why is it necessary to document what a discipline
Is the plant floor the next frontier in mobile user interface devices? The need for continuous dynamic data at the managers’ fingertips, anywhere in the plant at anytime, is driving
It seemed like Microsoft was taking its time with new operating system releases only a short time ago. XP became dominant in many homes and offices for years, and it’s
In the Instructor Certification Makes Non-Trainers Successful case study we analyze three different training styles and the competencies, or skills, the Instructional Certification Program (ICP) focuses on for each of
Business metrics are important in any industry, and this is especially true when it comes to manufacturing. ROI is a very important yardstick to keep in mind, and if you
Last month Polytron attended the MESA North American Conference which was held in Orlando, FL. In case you are not familiar with MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association), it is a
To excel in manufacturing, improvement never stops. Polytron always wants our clients to provide the very best services for their customers, and the 5S method is a great way to
Networks are a great modern convenience, and understanding them can be very important for engineers and managers alike. This question came up from a vendor during a meeting hosted in our
All businesses, like Polytron, have strategies that they use to manage and promote their projects. Many names are given to software development strategies – Agile, Spiral, Waterfall, to name a
In the article, 5 Ways That Automation Can Streamline Assembly Operations, courtesy of Control Engineering’s weekly newsletter and blog, I found this article that talks about how automation can help
