Joe Arvin -- Gear Technology Author

Joe Arvin

Joe Arvin is a veteran of the gear manufacturing industry. After 40 years at Arrow Gear Company, Joe Arvin is now President of Arvin Global Solutions (AGS). AGS offers a full range of consulting services to the manufacturing industry. His website is www.ArvinGlobalSolutions.com and he can be reached by email at ArvinGlobal@Gmail.com.

Articles by Joe Arvin

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2024-12-12

Keeping Up with the Latest Technology

Since I have had the privilege of visiting numerous gear plants and research centers in the U.S., as well as 170 in 33 countries, and I closely watch the progression of technology, I wanted to share my observations about some technological advancements. For the purpose of this article, I will focus on three key areas: Robotics, Machine Tools, and Heat Treating.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2023-02-13

Remaining Competitive

In manufacturing, there are many aspects of a company that contributes to success. However, there is one characteristic that rises to the very top of the prioritized list. This is the ability to be competitive.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2022-06-27

Changing Company Culture — Meeting Goals to Achieve Improvement

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2022-04-25

Relationship Building — The Critical Component of Success

In the manufacturing business, there are a great number of variables that factor into the formula for success. I’m sure all would agree on the basics, including competitive capabilities, quality and pricing. Obviously, you must have a wellequipped facility, good people and efficient systems. However, I’d like to suggest that there is another variable that must not be overlooked.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2022-02-23

Surviving the Labor Shortage

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2021-01-01

That Industry 4.0 Digital Factory Thing — Part 3

Welcome to the third installment of an article which is presented as a guide for navigating the topic of the Industry 4.0 Digital Factory.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-09-01

That Industry 4.0 Digital Factory Thing, Part 2

Welcome to the second installment of an article which is presented as a guide for navigating the topic of the Industry 4.0 Digital Factory.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-08-01

That Industry 4.0 Digital Factory Thing

In this edition of "Arvin's Angle," we take a look at Industry 4.0 and what it means for a gear company just getting started.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-01-01

Training - A Top Priority for Investment

In this edition of Arvin's Angle, Joe explains why training isn't an expense. It's an investment.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-01-01

Solutions for Your Process Engineer Shortage

As you might imagine, I talk to many gear industry people through the course of my day-to-day activities. And there is one question that I hear over and over again. "Joe, we need an experienced gear process engineer. Do you know anyone who's available?"

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-11-01

Strategies for Building Your Business

In this issue's column, Joe lays out the basic truth for most manufacturing companies: If you're not moving forward, you're falling behind.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-09-01

The Valued Troublesome Employee

I'm sure it comes as no surprise that finding skilled people to work in your manufacturing facility is no simple task. But after finding them, and investing in the development of their abilities, what happens when one of them - an employee your company really needs - becomes a troublesome employee? This is among the trickiest situations a manager can face.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-07-01

You Cannot Rely on Labor Efficiency Reporting

In manufacturing, we all know that tracking statistics on your operation is essential for understanding how you're doing, as well as identifying areas for improvement. But what does the efficiency metric actually tell you?

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-05-01

Can Lean Manufacturing Kill Your Job Shop

The presidents of two manufacturing companies were having a drink in the lobby before the start of their trade association's annual meeting...

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-03-01

It Doesn't Matter How Efficient Your Plant Is

To ensure profitability and avoid losses, accurately quoting jobs is the first line of defense.

FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-01-01

Business Development for the New Year

It's the New Year, and with it comes the opportunity to take a fresh look at your business objectives. Because business development is such a vital part of running a company, I'd like to present some guidelines I have found beneficial for securing new work and new customers.

VOICES | 2014-05-01

Is the Manufacturing Comeback Just an Illusion

A great deal of attention has been paid to the decline of manufacturing in America, and I've been accused of being a town crier since the 1980s, when I began to see our nation lose its edge to foreign competition. My concerns have proven well-founded.

VOICES | 1991-07-01

Pacific Rim Gives Stiff Competition To U.S, Gear Producers

This past fall, I had the opportunity to travel to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore to witness first-hand the status of the power transmission and machine tool industries in these areas. Points of interest included equipment, material handling, computerization, wage and tax structures, inventory controls, and workforce attitude.

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