Category: Operations

What if you were about to take a long car trip with no idea how to get there? What route will you use? How long will it take? What supplies do you need? Without a plan, you may get to the destination (eventually), but you won’t arrive as quickly and efficiently as possible.   Starting a custom […]

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Creative Sign Designs has appointed Josh Baldwin as its new Chief Financial Officer. Baldwin has 21 years of experience and an Executive PhD in Business Administration. Paul Wilbur, the prior CFO, will be relocating for personal reasons, but will stay with the company in a newly created Chief Administrative Officer role. “Josh joins us with […]

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True Install has announced its expanded reach within the greater metropolitan Detroit community. The emerging brand announced Steve Veda, a local resident and entrepreneur, as the owner of True Install’s newest location in Warren, Michigan. Veda will be spearheading operations, offering local sign and print businesses a hassle-free solution for all signs and graphics installation […]

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Over the past 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of starting a couple of successful sign shops. While I’m grateful for these experiences and proud of my work, I must admit that I did let the stress get to me. As the business grew, so did my stress levels, and I found myself drinking every […]

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So many sign shop owners (and their teams) feel overloaded by the demands of running a busy shop, and that can often lead to burnout. I experienced this running my own shop, and my business suffered as a result. It’s important to prioritize a healthy work-life balance that helps take care of yourself, your family […]

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Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the newly revamped PRISMA Home v1.5 portal for accessing and managing PRISMA cloud-based applications. This significant update marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of PRISMA Home portal, offering enhanced features and tools designed to empower Canon production printing […]

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Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the newly revamped PRISMA Home v1.5 portal for accessing and managing PRISMA cloud-based applications. This significant update marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of PRISMA Home portal, offering enhanced features and tools designed to empower Canon production printing […]

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As the signage industry begins to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies (AI, loT, and digital tools), it’s essential to understand some manufacturing jargon that may be unfamiliar. While these concepts may seem daunting, they are crucial for the long-term success of your business. So let’s dive in and learn about Overall Equipment Effectiveness! Overall Equipment Effectiveness […]

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As the signage industry begins to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies (AI, loT, and digital tools), it’s essential to understand some manufacturing jargon that may be unfamiliar. While these concepts may seem daunting, they are crucial for the long-term success of your business. So let’s dive in and learn about Overall Equipment Effectiveness! Overall Equipment Effectiveness […]

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a metric used to measure the effectiveness of manufacturing processes or individual equipment. It considers three factors: Availability (actual production time vs. planned); Performance (equipment performance vs. maximum potential); and Quality (production rate of “good count” products). The OEE is calculated by multiplying scores of these three factors, resulting in […]

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