2019

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Process Control: Improving the Productivity of Your Small Factory

Several years ago, I purchased a small clothing factory. My goal was to focus on producing quality goods that were affordable for people on fixed incomes. It didn't take me long to see that we needed to improve the production process. To get started, I brought in a production and efficiency expert. She looked at our current production layout and identified several ways to eliminate waste and shorten the amount of time needed to cut and assemble a garment. With some rearranging of machinery and job responsibilities, we were able to increase our productivity by 30% and reduce operational costs by the same amount. Whether your company produces clothing, widgets, or toys, it pays to take a second look at the process. Let me share what the expert did to help us. You may find some of those same suggestions will work for your operation.

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Driving Impulse Purchases: Three Ways To Get Customers Excited About Candy

12 June 2019
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Candy may not always be on your customers' grocery lists, but there are several ways you can drive impulse sales by marketing candy throughout your store. Think beyond candy placed in checkout aisles and use the following ideas to help boost candy sales in your store. Cardboard Candy Displays Some shoppers may choose to avoid candy aisles simply because they don't think they need to purchase any. Merchandising candy in colorful display boxes throughout the store can help customers notice new candies on the market or simply grab a few treats before heading to the checkout aisle. Read More …