Posts by Chelsie Wyse
Human Factors in Medical Device Design: Why the Work Pays Off Early
Most use error is a design problem wearing a user’s name. Here’s what human factors work involves, when to do it, and what it saves you later.
Read MoreHow to Modernize an Older Production Line Without a Full Rebuild
Capital equipment now takes 171 days just to commit. Here’s how to get more out of an older production line through targeted upgrades instead of a full replacement.
Read MoreFDA Inspection Preparation: What Changed in 2026 and What Your Team Needs Ready
FDA withdrew QSIT on February 2, 2026 and now inspects under Compliance Program 7382.850. Here’s what that changes about inspection prep and which records are newly in scope.
Read MoreLean Is a People Principle, Not a Process
DISHER’s Joe Dyer closed the LEAN Solutions Summit with a simple case: lean leadership starts with respect for people. Here is what that means heading into 2027.
Primary keyword: people-centered lean. Secondary: lean leadership, steward leadership, respect for people, DISHER.
Recognized at Home: Frank Groen Named Young Professional of the Year
Frank Groen, DISHER’s VP of Sales & Marketing, was named Young Professional of the Year by the West Coast Chamber. Here’s his reflection on the honor and the people who shaped his path.
Read MoreFSMA 204: What the New 2028 Deadline Means for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
FSMA 204’s compliance date moved from January 2026 to July 2028. Here’s what the rule still requires, what FDA’s own readiness testing found, and why the delay isn’t a reason to wait.
Read MoreCrain’s Grand Rapids 2026 ’40 Under 40′: Phil Dirkse
Vice President of Innovation at DISHER Corp., Phil Dirkse, is recognized as Crains Grand Rapids’ ’40 Under 40′ honorable professionals.
Read MoreProduct Failures? Here Are Your First Steps for Investigating Why
A product failure investigation that skips the first steps usually fixes a symptom, not the cause. Here’s how to structure the investigation correctly from the start.
Read MoreGot a Product Idea? Here Are 8 Areas You Should Evaluate
Turning a product idea into something real takes more than vision. Here’s an 8-area product strategy framework to evaluate usability, cost, safety, and more before you build.
Read MoreHow to Automate Quality Inspection in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Manual inspection misses defects at production speed. Here’s how machine vision, X-ray, and AI-driven systems are changing quality control in food and beverage manufacturing.
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