Jack Smith, BIT Writing and Editing Services
Articles
Material Handling May 14, 2012
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Maintenance as a profit center
Implementing a Lean system requires leadership and patience
By Jack Smith, BIT Writing and Editing Services
Arc Flash & Electrical Safety May 13, 2012
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Managing the risk of arc flash
Understanding the data and the standards for a deadly plant danger.
By Jack Smith, BIT Writing and Editing Services
Energy Efficiency & Management December 15, 2011
2011 Top Plant winner: NACCO Materials Handling Group
Hire and higher: Building a workforce helps NACCO Materials Handling Group build profits—and world-class lift trucks.
By Jack Smith, BIT Writing and Editing Services
Plant Automation December 15, 2011
Building lift trucks in Berea
NACCO Materials Handling Group Inc. is able to mix different models on the same line instead of making lift trucks in batches due to its one-piece workflow-enabling demand flow technology.
By Jack Smith, BIT Writing and Editing Services
PLCs, PACs May 13, 2011
Integrate maintenance, automation for success
Engineering solutions are important to preserving capital and productivity.
By Jack Smith, BIT Writing and Editing Services
Safety Standards May 13, 2011
Navigating the global manufacturing landscape
It takes persistence, but the world is waiting for your products.
By Jack Smith, BIT Writing and Editing Services
Power May 11, 2011
Ford, GM work together toward recovery
After a rough decade, auto giants learn, change, and rebound
By Jack Smith, BIT Writing and Editing Services