The world is changing, and change can be challenging. In
the world of business this change comes especially hard,
as it requires cost and creates risk. Risk creates uncertainty,
and uncertainty calls livelihood in to question, but change
is coming, and the EPS industry is meeting the demand for
more efficiency from government and consumers. Fortunately,
making EPS manufacturing more sustainable is not as
daunting as it may seem, and comes with the added benefit
of a healthier bottom line.
Quality Control
One of the first steps that a company can take to maximize
their efficiency is to evaluate quality control. A lack of proper
quality control in the molding process can lead to an excess
of scrap foam and the possibility of sub-par products. Several
years ago, Progressive Foam was receiving $500,000 in
warranty claims every year from faulty products, as well as
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Progressive Foam's process engineer, Wayne Steed,
and Quality Manager, Adam Pokladnik
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BUILDING &
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