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The Goal
A Process of Ongoing Improvement
Manager becomes controlling the Buffers more than efficien- cies of the people. This is all about proactive steps to prevent crisis.
The concepts of Synchronous Flow are explained in a clever manner in The Goal. I encour- age you to read it and visit www. SynchronousSolutions.com to learn how it is applied to the countertop industry.
For more information on For more information on continuous improvement and the principles of Synchronous Flow, contact Ed Hill at Synchronous Solutions, www.SynchronousSolutions. com or call 704-560-1536.
ISFA Launches Safe Solid Surface Education Initiative
Safe, hygienic surfaces are more important than ever in the age of COVID-19.
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The status of WIP orders is re- ported and any issues are iden- tified including the Core Causes of each. All actions items and person responsible are commu- nicated. At the next meeting the following day, accountability for previous assignments is dis- cussed. This is the essence of proactive management.
Buffers are color-coded zones covering the entire process
flow from sales through installa- tion and income collection (Chart Two). Normally, each Buffer Zone represents one day of pro- cess time. Buffers are measured in time rather than volume. The total time for all Buffers equals the time planned for processing from Template through Install. The standard process time we ad- vocate is one week.
Buffers are like shock absorb- ers or insurance policies for the system. The primary focus of the
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), an independent, not-for-profit trade association made up of companies that work with all surfacing mate- rials, launched its Safe Solid Surface campaign. The idea behind the educational initia- tive is to help make architects, designers, healthcare facility planners, consumers and all other surfacing specifiers aware of the safe, clean and hygienic properties of solid surface during this time when cleanli- ness is so critical to our health.
An article outlining the ex- tensive reasons this material is a strong fit for those wanting to help ensure safe, quality mate- rials are used in healthcare ap- plications, commercial kitchens, the hospitality industry and even residential kitchen and bath ap- plications has been put together by ISFA, the only non-profit as- sociation that focuses on all pre- mium countertop and surfacing materials. Both a more in-depth article version and briefer article version can be downloaded and freely disseminated.
Outlines of the benefits of solid surface, including its hy- gienic and health-promoting properties, versatility, safety certifications and ease of main- tenance, among others, along with a variety of photos are available on the ISFA website at www.isfanow.org/safesolid surface and also on the blog at www.solidsurface.com/safe, a well-known website that pro- vides education and other ser- vices regarding the solid surface product.
“Solid surface is just one of the many materials ISFA mem- bers work with on a regular basis, and the association also has various programs under- way for quartz surfacing, large format porcelain/sintered sur- faces, natural stone and other premium materials,” said ISFA Director of Communications Kevin Cole.
“The solid surface educa- tional initiative is just one part of a larger plan to help our members educate specifiers in regards to the properties of all of the high-quality products they offer.”
For more information on the Safe Solid Surface education initiative, contact Director of Communications Kevin Cole at Kevin@isfanow.org or ISFA Executive Director Nancy Busch, at Nancy@isfa now.org.
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is a not-for-profit trade asso- ciation that represents profes- sionals in the premium surfaces industry. ISFA’s mission is to help members become more profitable in their businesses by promoting them and their products, educating ISFA members to help them become better craftsmen and business people, and improving the in- dustry through professionalism and honesty. For more infor- mation on joining, contact the organization at (888) 599-ISFA or info@isfanow.org.
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Dr. Fred Introduces
New Ultimate Stain
Removal Kit
DRFred’s Innovative Solutions has done it yet again. In his book, The Stain Removal Guide for Stone, Tile and Concrete, Dr Fred rec- ommends numerous formulas for removing all
kinds of stains.
As a contractor, Hueston carried a special kit with only three special chemicals, as well as his secret stain removing techniques to remove the most difficult stains. Now Dr. Fred has put this kit together in one convenient package, and made it available to stone and tile professionals.
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