Its About Time: A Bench Jewelers Guide to Increasing Productivity

by Brad Simon

Proper Time Management Is The Key To Shop Efficiency Learn How To Increase Productivity In The Shop Without Sacrificing Quality! "Productivity was up 18% company wide in the first month after implementing your ideas on productivity." Helzberg Diamonds "We had a great Christmas season, if it wasn’t for your scheduling & organization information I don’t know how we would have gotten all the work done." Mike Peterson "Very practical advice, it’s well thought out." John Caro Learn to Increasing Productivity in the Jewelry Repair Shop This introductory section discusses the need for improved productivity in the jewelry shop and dispels some common misconceptions of productivity. Learn why traditional time management and organizational principles do not work effectively for bench jewelers and offers more efficient alternatives. Learn about the affect the physical environment has on productivity and ultimately profits. Learn how your bench organization affects productivity and practical methods to arranging your tools. Learn what you can do to help improve communication and avoid some of the common pitfalls. Learn how to effectively use breaks and keep from misusing them. Learn methods to handling them properly and keeping them to a minimum. Learn how the tools you use can affect your productivity and the quality of your work. Learn how to decide if a tool is a waste of money or a valuable asset to your shop. Learn how the importance of scheduling your work, and shows a method to use that will guarantee the job will be finished when the customer is expecting it. Learn a quick and easy method to plan your day. Learn how to ‘Work Smarter, not Harder’. Plus Much more Including Many Tips!

116 pages, Paperback

First published December 17, 2012

About the author

With a unique blend of storytelling and Bible exposition, Brad Simon has shared God’s Word for over forty-five years. He is founder and director of Christian Growth Ministry, working to encourage believers to mature in their walk with Christ, grow in their faith, and serve in ministry, all for the glory of God.

Brad Simon is the featured Bible Teacher on Monday Morning Inspiration, a podcast designed to inspire listeners to experience life with God more deeply. He is also a frequent contributor to Refresh Bible Study Magazine and has written devotional articles for book compilations and blogs.

Brad is a retired Master Jeweler. He relies on the God-given creativity that won him several national and international jewelry design awards to craft Biblical Narratives and Life Stories that are engaging and thought-provoking. Once a speaker, author, publisher, and trainer for the jewelry industry, now he is putting those skills to work to promote the beauty and appeal of God’s Word.