by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
At IRD Glass, we believe in taking care of our employees. We are a family. We are a team. It’s not just the compassionate thing to do, and it’s not only in line with our Christian values; it also provides objective business advantages. By taking care of our employees...
by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
IRD Glass and IRD Ceramics are sole-source suppliers to many OEM Corporations with globally recognized brands, yet we remain a small, privately held company. Of the key factors contributing to the successful growth of IRD, the strategic choice made 12 years ago to...
by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
The manufacturing and automation trend in U.S. companies can be characterized more as one of collaboration than of replacement. Robots are being designed to enhance human capabilities and boost their effectiveness, not to replace them. For example, PwC writes in their...
by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
Spec creep, when a product’s actual specifications drift over time from those set down on paper, is any manufacturer’s nightmare. It leads to reduced quality, lost confidence and lost customers. So how can you avoid it? Cell-Based Manufacturing Eliminates Spec Creep...
by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
Throughout human history, some products and practices establish themselves as exemplars — the pinnacle of what human ingenuity and engineering can achieve. German beer, Wisconsin cheese, Roman sculptures, American jazz: all are the best and brightest examples of their...
