Posts by C.A. Lawton
MDI boards help teams visualize improvements
Carnegie training elevates workplace effectiveness
New customer “digs” Lawton’s castability input
TIMWOODS: He’s “everywhere” at Lawton
Give thanks and be thankful
It’s not about how much you have, but about how much thanks you give. This Thanksgiving, The C.A. Lawton Co. is thankful for all of the hard working members of our team, their safety, and their contributions to the continuous improvement of Lawton. When you’re sitting at the dinner table, surrounded by your loved ones…
Read MoreWe Salute You
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” ~ Elmer Davis Happy Veteran’s Day to the strong men and women who are serving currently, or who have served to protect our country in the past. These individuals represent the ideals upon which The…
Read MoreThe next best thing to being there
Ever since little red school houses dotted the country, field trips have been an awesome way to make learning memorable. But today’s rich multimedia technology has given the old-fashioned field trip a major upgrade: It’s now possible to virtually tour a facility to learn about it. A case in point: Students from the Ashwaubenon School…
Read MoreHow continuous improvement streamlines contract reviews at Lawton
Continuous improvement affects every part of our operations at The C.A. Lawton Co. – not just manufacturing, but front office processes, too. An excellent example is the contract review process that helps our company achieve remarkable results for our customers. The contract review is an interdepartmental review of each order to ensure all details are…
Read MoreKaizen inspires a world of change at Lawton
Kaizen is a Japanese expression meaning “change for better” or continuous improvement – whatever you are doing, you can do it better. Here at The C.A. Lawton Co., we strive for continuous improvement every day. Through kaizen, it is achieved. The first part of the word, kai, means “to break apart,” and zen means “to…
Read MoreEmployees’ view of Lawton’s culture is not the least bit “clouded”
As part of a recent employee survey, Lori Goemans decided to try something new. She got more than she expected – in a remarkable way. Goemans, who is the human resources manager at The C.A. Lawton Co., was looking for a new way to ask employees how they would describe the company’s culture. So she…
Read MoreHow to optimize the cost of your castings
Cost Drivers for Casting from an Engineering and Design Perspective Let’s say you were in need of a vehicle and had a family of 5, were living on a single income, and had a budget of $20,000. Would you start by going to the local Chevrolet dealership and start pricing a new Corvette ZR1? On…
Read MoreWhy Do “Boomerang” Customers Return to Lawton?
When a customer has moved on to another source for the products you once provided, how do you bring them back? Identifying the reasons why a customer has changed suppliers is critical. The C.A. Lawton Co. has been working hard to answer these questions and develop strategies to win these customers back. Recent returns of…
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