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US printing firm employs operations management principles

23 May 2011
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US printing firm employs operations management principlesA company in the US has implemented operations management measures in a bid to secure its future survival.

This is according to Inc magazine, which has profiled Hopkins Printing in Columbus, Ohio, noting that its cross-training and continuous improvement policies are intended to boost revenues.

Founded in 1975, the business employs around 100 people and specialises in commercial print jobs, with chief executive James Hopkins backing efforts to enhance employee skills during the past two years.

Over the period in question, employees have been encouraged to "work smarter" by undertaking training in additional roles, as well as creating and introducing improvements throughout the operations.

With cross-training policies in place, Hopkins Printing claims to be able to cover absences in line with demand and generate more overtime opportunities, the news source reveals.

"The training is facilitated by standard work documents, a lean manufacturing tool that lays out the steps of each task in a couple of pages," the article states.

In Alabama, operational excellence and continuous improvement have been named as factors determining Hyundai being selected as Large Manufacturer of the Year in the state, according to WSFA 12 News.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800552801-ADNFCR
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