Whether you are implementing technological advancements or strategic business initiatives, enterprise-level change within your organization is inevitable. The ability to effectively manage this change separates successful organizations from those that struggle. ...
Edwin Chung
Best Practices for Product Engineering Teams to Reduce Quality Costs
Cutting down quality-related costs without compromising product performance can be a difficult balancing act. Improving efficiency, eliminating waste, and ensuring compliance can all exist in tandem when engineering teams implement best practices. Utilizing defect...
Analytics and AI That Matter In Product Development
The integration of data, AI, and analytics is transforming the workflows of product development companies. With AI-driven insights, businesses can streamline their design, development, and launch processes while mitigating risks. In this blog, our team wanted to...
Engineering Excellence: Real Results, Not Just Resources
Engineering Excellence Hello and welcome to Engineering Excellence: Real Results, Not Just Resources. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of SPK and Associates, and I'm here with Edwin Chung. Ed, feel free to introduce yourself. Hey, please call me Ed. I'm VP...
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Siloed Operations
When working with two distinct teams such as IT and engineering, it is difficult to avoid siloed operations. One team completes its tasks, while the other completes theirs. The issue with this is when teams fail to collaborate effectively, organizations miss out. This...
Strategic Partners, Not Just Extra Hands
Today’s business environment requires companies to align with best-in-class vendors to be true, strategic partners. They need partners who understand their industry, their challenges, and their long-term goals. In the years we have partnered with our clients, some...
7 Steps for Implementing ISO 9001 Quality Systems Successfully
Implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) that ensures compliance with ISO 9001 is a strategic decision for organizations. Implementing this system enhances customer satisfaction, improves efficiency, and drives continuous improvement. However, achieving ISO 9001...
Why Project Management is Imperative to Professional Services Companies
Introduction Hello and welcome to this video entitled Why Project Management is Imperative to Professional Services Companies.My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates, and I'm here with Edwin Chung. Michael:Ed, feel...
Streamlining Product Development with Lean Methodologies
Product development is inherently a complex process, requiring problem-solving and project management skills. Lean manufacturing principles have helped relieve some of this complexity by revolutionizing the way products are designed and created. These principles...
The Hidden Costs of Component Chaos When Creating Products
Manufacturing success often hinges on efficiency and precision, yet many organizations unknowingly suffer from “component chaos.” This chaos occurs when poor parts and supplier management lead to wasted time, increased costs, and diminished revenue. Without proper...
Create and Manage Jira Templates Easily with Templating.app
Introduction Hi, I'm Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates, and welcome to today's video: Create and Manage Jira Templates Easily with Templating.app. If you're a Jira user looking for ways to save time, streamline...
Adapting Business Practices for Green Engineering
As global temperatures rise, environmental regulations are becoming stricter in an attempt to prevent climate change from progressing. As a result of these regulations, businesses across industries are facing pressures to implement green engineering practices. ...