PFM Production Winter '08 Issue

Perspective
Debi Gango Teschke, president and co-owner of Gango Editions, explains how innovation is the key to success.  She explores why it’s important to find ways to be efficient and deliver new products to the marketplace. Read this online.

New Looks for 2008
Vivian Kistler, CPF, CMG, reports on the High Point Fall Market and the latest trends and looks for 2008.  A mixture of bold and quiet colors, modern styles, coastal and international looks and “green-conscious” manufacturers are highlighted. Read this online.

Analyzing Your Production Process
Using a systematic approach to analyzing your production can help eliminate problems and make you more efficient, according to Jim Burke. This article lists specific questions you need to ask to begin improving your efficiency and increasing your profitability. Read this online.

Choosing the Right Hardware
Editor-in-Chief Patrick Sarver discusses the many factors involved in choosing hanging hardware, including price, installation, time, quality, reliability, and adjustability. See the latest hardware products and how they work.
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New Releases
See the latest releases from art publishers that supply the wall art market. Read this online.

Preventing Injuries with a LOTO Program
Jim Parrie, Ph.D., CPF, looks at how to control hazardous energy with a lock-out tag-out (LOTO) program so you can prevent serious accidents and protect employees. Learn how to make sure your shop meets OSHA standards in this area. Read this online.

Surviving Bumps in the Road
Mike Hulser analyzes common problems, such as customer loss, facility issues, employee loss, and supplier price increases and explains how to get back on track by dealing with this issues effectively. Learn some simple steps that will lead you back from bumpy times to having an effective business. Read this online.

Do The Math
Jay Goltz talks about the loss of profit when employees “borrow” materials, tools, and time. How petty pilferage can lead to less profit. Read this online.

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