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Production vs. Design: Breaking Down False Barriers (Part 2: Improving Company Culture)

Production crews and designers depend on one another every day, yet the two departments can find themselves at odds: Was the callback caused by a poor design or a quality control issue in production? In this two-part series, learn how these CMs are breaking down barriers between the two departments. In Part 1, Tony and Zach focused on how to create cross-functional teams to improve communication and increase engagement.

Production vs. Design: Breaking Down False Barriers (Part 1: Cross-Functional Teams)

Production crews and designers depend on one another every day, yet the two departments can find themselves at odds: Was the callback caused by a poor design or a quality control issue in production? In this two-part series, learn how these CMs are breaking down barriers between the two departments. Part 1 focuses on how to create cross-functional teams to improve communication and increase engagement. Part 2 (coming in early 2021) will cover how breaking down barriers between these departments will have a positive effect on company culture.

The Little Things Matter

Save on the bottom line with splinter best practices

Best Practices for Hand Safety in Component Manufacturing

Join members of SBCA’s Safety Committee as they share best practices they are using to manage and mitigate hand injuries. Come prepared to share your hand safety stories, tips and tricks with the group in this roundtable-style webinar.

Are You Making Money on Your Waste?

One CM has been selling wood waste as sawdust for the past 25 years

Bolster Your Bottom Line Through Safety

Simple ways your safety culture can generate a positive ROI

Lean Isn’t Just for Production

Why lean concepts apply just as well to a company’s culture

You Can’t Miss with a Near Miss Hotline

Clearspan Components improves safety and also collects leading indicators.

Next Steps in Revolutionizing the Industry with SBCA’s In-plant Digital QC Program

SBCA is involved with “In-plant Quality Control” programs to fulfill its mission of members gaining the knowledge and power to run successful, growing, profitable companies offering a compelling competitive advantage in the marketplace for their customers and professional growth for employees.

Incentivizing Safety Safely

Best practices for encouraging a strong safety culture.