The What, When, and Why of Food Safety
By Gene Russell, Manex President and CEO I recently sat down with Manex Consultant Michael Guerini, Ph.D. Dr. Guerini has over 10 years of experience in food safety, specializing in Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Daily Kaizen Vs. Kaizen Events
By Gene Russell, Manex President and CEO According to John Shook, Chairman and CEO of the Lean Enterprise Institute, the Continuous Improvement Cycle consists of three steps: Seeing the workplace Identifying problems Implementing solutions
Basic Principles of Kaizen
By Gene Russell, Manex President and CEO Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning "change for the better" or "continuous improvement." It is a Japanese business philosophy regarding the processes that continuously improve operations and
ISO Gap Analysis: Part 2
By Gene Russell, Manex President and CEO Read Part 1: What Is an ISO Gap Analysis? When should you look at the specific ISO Standard? Only after you fully understand all of your processes and the controls
What Is an ISO Gap Analysis?
By Gene Russell, Manex President and CEO In this article, I explain why ISO certification is important for manufacturing companies, and how an ISO Gap Analysis can be useful. What is ISO? ISO is an
Manex Doubles Down on Food Safety Resources for Manufacturers
The market for new food concepts and companies continues to expand as does the need for food safety consultants and food scientists. Training and advisory work at Manex impacts both the professional and the personal
Manex to Present at AMBayArea Summit 2022
Video from AMBayArea Summit 2019 Manex is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the AMBayArea Summit 2022, which is hosted by the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area (AMBayArea). The 3rd annual AMBayArea Summit
Manufacturing Executives Meet With Deputy Secretary of Commerce
California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC), The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex), and SFMade hosted a manufacturing roundtable discussion with Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves on December 7, 2021. Several Manex clients were invited to
Simulation is a Window Into the Future of Your Manufacturing Operation
By Travis Hill Reposted with permission from nist.gov The National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council have identified enterprise modeling and simulation as a technological breakthrough that will have a profound impact
How to Translate Lean Principles Into Your Office Functions
By Keith Groves Reposted with permission from nist.gov The lean manufacturing movement came out of a desire to reduce waste and inefficiencies and improve productivity in the operation. Many manufacturers have also benefited from the
The 5S of Lean Manufacturing
By Gene Russell, President and CEO, Manex The shop floor is a reflection of management. -Taichi Ohno, Coauthor of Toyota Production System The 5S of Lean manufacturing is second only to safety in any
California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) and California Competes Grant Program (CCGP)
California manufacturers can apply for tax credits and grant programs made available through California Competes January 3 - January 24, 2022. Businesses can register now for a California Competes webinar to learn more about the
Manex 2021 Fiscal Year Strivers, Achievers, and Trend Setters
We would like to thank our client partners for including us in their advisory and training efforts to grow, cut costs, increase quality, improve workforce development, and sustainability in California. They are simply outstanding, and
It’s Not “The Great Resignation.” It’s Actually “The Great Recognition.”
By Matt Fieldman Reposted with permission from nist.gov Some are calling it, “The Great Resignation.” Others are calling it “The Great Reshuffle.” After spending the past year as Executive Director of America Works, I’ve talked with
Two Industry 4.0 Technologies Primed for the Food Manufacturing Industry
Industry 4.0 technologies for food manufacturing are setting the stage for exciting innovation and growth potential in the food manufacturing industry. This article takes a closer look at two technologies to watch. By Matthew Inniger