by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
It’s been proven time and time again that sacrificing quality to keep deliverables on time and under budget is ineffective. Not only is there an array of drawbacks to shipping a less-than-excellent product, it may not even save money in the long run. Case in point?...
by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
With an engaging, challenging workplace and a cell-based approach to manufacturing that allows individual team members to use their intelligence and creativity, IRD Glass is proud to have a staff that is both happy and productive on the job. But is this a simple...
by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
One of the many privileges of running a business is the opportunity to give back to your community in a meaningful way. Every single day, businesses share their success by donating money, donating products, volunteering hours and engaging in other charitable outreach...
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...
by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
Customer service is defined as “the assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services.” Most companies aim to provide satisfactory customer service, but IRD Glass is committed to going “above and beyond” the normal and...
by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
On October 1, 1908, years before the term lean operations existed, came arguably the most important operational advancement in industrial history: the Model T Ford began rolling off of Ford’s assembly line. By prioritizing efficiency in product fabrication over the...
