The Moraware Blog

It might be the fifth and final principle, but when it comes to lean manufacturing, they do actually save the best and most important for last. Continuous improvement is the fifth principle of lean manufacturing, and it basically states that you should always—and we...

We've been diving deep into lean manufacturing for countertop fabricators over the last few weeks. And because lean manufacturing is all about boosting efficiency with an emphasis on cutting waste, that's what this whole post is dedicated to! Think of manufacturing...

Over time, it’s not uncommon to find your processes becoming stagnant. It’s the equivalent of sitting around, being lazy, eating potato chips, and watching too much TV. When your fabrication operation gets a bit too comfortable, it doesn’t take long for your processes...

Have you ever thought about how you can maximize productivity and minimize waste? Of course you have! That’s how you create a profitable countertop fabrication business. However, what you might not know is that lean manufacturing is actually a tried-and-true...

You already spend enough money keeping your countertop company afloat. Wouldn’t it be nice to actually save a dollar or two for once? While you might see tips about creating more efficient processes or lowering your material costs, there’s one easy(ish) way to save...

There never seems to be enough time in the day. It’s true for our personal lives, and for countertop fabricators, it’s especially true in the office. Luckily, with some fancy scheduling, you can save some time here and there throughout the day. It might not seem like...

As if finding help wasn’t hard enough for busy fabricators, once you find the employees you need, you have to train them! While it might take time out of your very busy schedule, training is a vital part of keeping your business running smoothly and efficiently. ...

Most fabricators pay hourly rates and it works out very well! But what if you've been considering an alternative way to incentivize your employees and increase efficiency? Here we'll discuss the less common method of paying your employees based on performance rather...

Not another person to hire! This one is different, I promise.  To fully understand how your business is performing—whether it is weekly sales, material usage, or employee efficiency—analyzing the data is incredibly crucial for success. If you don’t know where...