Tom Brizek

Like for many processes that take place under a shop roof, management often throws bodies at them to make them work. The desire to maintain part quality and avoid rework has changed the approach over the years, and now every aspect of the fabricating value chain is coming under scrutiny—including packaging.

Shop owner Tom Brizek knows all about moving a metal fabrication operation. His shop, TAB Industries, is in the middle of its fourth move in nine years. When, where, and how should a shop relocate? Brizek gives some insight.