Print and Mail LEAN Manufacturing
Learn how PCI Group’s adoption of LEAN Manufacturing increased efficiency and accuracy and reduced costs in their print and mail operations.
Is there a difference between 6 Sigma and LEAN Manufacturing?
Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses the difference between 6 Sigma and LEAN Manufacturing. In manufacturing, many use the terms 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing interchangeably. However, they are two different sets of tools and processes that manufacturers can implement. PCI Group’s Director of Business Process and Improvement, Tim Lackey, provided [...]
How does PCI Group maintain such a high level of quality and consistency?
Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses how PCI Group maintains consistent high quality. As a transactional print and mail provider, PCI Group must maintain a high level of quality and consistency. There’s no exception to these tenets when you work with companies in regulated industries. Most of that comes down to [...]
Has the implementation of LEAN Manufacturing changed the culture at PCI Group?
Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses how adopting LEAN manufacturing has changed the culture at PCI Group. Lean Manufacturing is a centerpiece for the operations at PCI Group. Implementing Lean Manufacturing was certainly a big undertaking. It required employees to think and act differently, ultimately changing the company culture. In this [...]
What type of quality improvements has PCI Group seen since implementing the LEAN Manufacturing approach?
Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses the quality improvements PCI Group has seen since implementing LEAN manufacturing. Improving quality and ensuring its consistency are hallmarks of Lean Manufacturing. As a transactional print and mail provider, consistent quality is non-negotiable for our clients. After implementing Lean, we did experience quality improvements. Tim [...]
When did PCI Group adopt the LEAN Manufacturing approach?
Perry Fernandes, VP of Operations of PCI Group, discusses how PCI Group's adoption of LEAN manufacturing has improved its operations Lean manufacturing has been a key in the success of PCI Group, helping us improve efficiency, quality, and accuracy in our transactional print operations. In this episode of Ask the Experts, VP of Operations, Perry Fernandes [...]
How does LEAN Manufacturing printing work in the Print Department?
Eric Weinbrenner, Print Manager for PCI Group, discusses LEAN manufacturing has improved printing at PCI Group. Lean manufacturing is an approach that a variety of companies can use to improve processes, reduce waste, and drive efficiency. How businesses apply it depends on their operations and products. In this episode of Ask the Experts, PCI Group Print [...]
