In this insightful episode of the Iowa Manufacturing podcast, host Leisa Fox sits down with Dave Machovsky, a former 3M executive and consultant with Mindset Innovations, to discuss the enduring power of the Training Within Industry (TWI) Methodology. TWI, a training program developed during World War II, enabled millions of employees to be quickly trained to perform jobs correctly, safely, and with a strong sense of responsibility. Although TWI proved highly effective, benefiting both production quality and employee morale, it was largely abandoned in the United States during the 1980s.
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Dave, now collaborating with Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEP), aims to revive this forgotten methodology to address modern manufacturing challenges. TWI focuses on four core areas: Job Instruction, Job Methods, Job Relations, and Program Development, each crafted to build a workforce skilled in operational precision and continuous improvement. According to Dave, integrating TWI can yield remarkable benefits for today’s manufacturers—improving quality, speeding up delivery, reducing costs, enhancing safety, and boosting morale across the board. His experience with 3M and ongoing work with Iowa manufacturers make him uniquely equipped to guide manufacturers in incorporating this time-tested method to boost productivity and stay competitive on a global scale.
For more information or to learn how TWI can elevate your organization, reach out to Dave Machovsky at 605-695-7372 or via email at davemachovsky@gmail.com. More details can be found on his website.