Stephen M. Perry, Ph.D.

Managing Director of PMMI's OpX Leadership Network

While most agree we won’t be returning to normal as we have known it, they also agree there will be a continual need for discipline and repeatability in manufacturing in the new normal world as well.

Coronavirus’s Impact, Learnings, and the Value of Discipline

Prior to the pandemic, manufacturers spent most of their time optimizing assets and processes. When the crisis struck, the industry was forced to reinvent day-to-day activities. Refocusing on people is the key to being prepared for future uncertain times.

Table 1: 12 Dimensions of Manufacturing Health

OpX Work Products: From Concept to Implementation

FSO’s 12 Dimensions of Manufacturing Health and OpX work products combine to help solve challenges that include total cost of ownership, overall equipment effectiveness, asset reliability, workforce engagement, and more.

A Guide for the CIP Multiverse

The OpX CIP document is a treasure trove of information on CIP systems. It has documents, recommendations, and legacy knowledge in one place and guides users through a clear, stepwise process to ensure an effective CIP system.

Engagement Framework Chart

Our (Engaged) People Are Our Greatest Asset

Using the OpX Workforce Engagement Framework can move the needle on employee engagement as well as productivity and morale.

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Matt Swanson uses the joint collaboration process at Campbell Soup when the company purchases equipment.

Helping Campbell’s with continuous improvement

Campbell Soup Company uses a joint collaboration process to effectively work with its OEMs and internal stakeholders when developing and purchasing hygienic equipment.

Asset reliability roadmap

Assessing your company’s operational readiness

A successful asset reliability process requires strong relationships between internal and external stakeholders and an implementation plan that clarifies their roles.

Figure 1: Four critical steps in the joint collaboration process. Source: One Voice for Hygienic Equipment Design for Low-Moisture Foods, produced by PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network.

Collaboration minimizes food safety risk in low-moisture foods

Work tool helps food processors determine the best value option that balances capital and risk when purchasing equipment for the manufacture of low-moisture foods.