Part of Performance Solutions by Milliken’s manufacturing safety tips series – click here to learn more Building an excellent safety process demands the wise use of resources. In any plant, office, hospital, or other facility, Time and Space are finite, limited, and therefore, precious resources.  When we devote time and space to safety, we elevate...Read More

Part of Performance Solutions by Milliken’s manufacturing safety tips series – click here to learn more Every manufacturer strives to keep all employees safe. Too often, that responsibility is left to the leadership team, or worse, the safety manager. At Milliken we have learned to build safety ownership into the everyday behaviors, habits, and activities...Read More

What does Sustainable Manufacturing Really Mean? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines Sustainable Manufacturing as “the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources .” In part that means designing and operating manufacturing processes to minimize impacts to air, water and landfill, seeking to limit...Read More

During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand volatility has reached unprecedented levels. Some manufacturers have seen demand evaporate overnight, leaving them with warehouses filled with unwanted inventory. Others experienced demand spikes that overwhelmed their ability to keep pace. The solution for both types of volatility is the same: operational agility. Agility — both within a facility and...Read More

There is no precedent for the disruption in daily life and organizations driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturers are no different: millions of workers and tens of thousands of executives and managers find themselves isolated and worried as they try to protect their health and that of loved ones and colleagues — not to mention...Read More