PELLA CORPORATION
in our process and it allows us to quickly get to those points .
“ It ’ s very exciting because it ’ s a complete circle . We started with CI , which mapped out our process and we then moved to this integrated system . Now , this integrated system is feeding the data back as part of the CI , allowing us to develop even more efficiencies .”
Setting a precedent Pella adheres to the highest possible standards across its manufacturing operations , even testing many products beyond their required
industry caliber . Nonetheless , this has presented a number of challenges for the business . From a windows perspective , the minimal standards within the building industry vary from region to region across the US , creating a number of complexities for manufacturers .
“ Window and door styles are different across the US ,” notes Hassman . “ We have to balance between business priorities and building codes and industry trends , almost daily .”
“ It is something we ’ re always trying to determine , from a sustainability and
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