Outsourcing print and mail operations is an attractive opportunity for many. It can reduce costs, improve quality, streamline processes, and offer more visibility. When considering outsourcing for your print and mail operations, you’ll want to dig into why it makes good business sense. Offering his perspective on the [...]
Many companies still have in-plant operations to manage their print and mail needs. However, the days where this makes fiscal sense are long gone. That’s why many are turning to outsourcing. But what can clients expect that are looking to outsource? Scott Concannon, Area VP/Solutions Partner at [...]
Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses "lessons learned" implementing LEAN Manufacturing. Excellent quality is not enough. Utilizing LEAN Manufacturing methodologies, consistent excellent quality is the standard we hold ourselves to at PCI Group. Learn More About Our Quality Using LEAN [...]
Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, discusses PCI Group's Lean Manufacturing journey. Companies can adopt many manufacturing processes to drive efficiency, and Lean Manufacturing is one of the top choices. But what is Lean Manufacturing? PCI Group’s Director of Business Process and Improvement, Tim [...]
Tim Lackey, Director of Business Process for PCI Group, describes what Standard Works are. An essential part of Lean Manufacturing is developing standard works. Standardization of processes includes documenting the steps of a job in the sequence they should be performed. It optimizes these tasks to provide [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
