Cash Drawers

Learning to see – Cash Drawer Lean Manufacturing (Blog #4)

Feb 28 2012

Now the fun part of the journey: The Future State.

Made in the U.S.A.

Dec 28 2011

We don’t manufacture anything in the good ole’ U.S. of A. anymore, right?

Go Lean

Dec 08 2011

What does getting LEAN really mean in business today?

We’ve all gone through the yearly ritual of trying to lose a couple of pounds. Why? Maybe because your doctor told you to. Maybe you want to wear that brand new 5 year old dress/suit that still hangs in your closet. Maybe you just want to have more stamina and energy. There are many reasons you may want to get a little leaner, and for most businesses it’s equally important to get LEAN too.

It’s Just a Cash Drawer, Right?

Nov 03 2011

“It’s just a cash drawer, right?” I’ve been with APG Cash Drawer for over 8 years, and I’m asked this question several times over the phone and via email. I can’t blame people for asking. Before working at APG, I honestly would have asked the same thing too. The cash drawer is one of the lowest priced items in a point of sale system and it often gets treated as just a box to hold money in. However, if you were to suggest to a business owner that they keep their daily store earnings in a cigar box, their attitude toward the cash drawer changes signifi

Heavy Duty vs. Standard Duty Cash Drawers

Aug 29 2011

Heavy Duty vs. Standard Duty Cash Drawers

Learning to See –Cash Drawer Lean Manufacturing (Blog #3)

Jul 21 2011

The truth is hidden in the important details. It is the basis for justifying the need to change and improve.

The “important details” of the value stream map tells you how far the order travels, how much time is spent at each step in the process, who touches the order, how long does the process take, what quantity is needed, what equipment is used, how much inventory in process, change over time per customer order, how long does it take to pull all the needed materials together.

Celebrating 3 Million Cash Drawers in 33 Years

Jun 01 2011

May 31st marks APG Cash Drawer’s 33rd Anniversary.

APG Cash Drawer Then and Now

(May 31st, 1978 vs. May 31st, 2011)

Jargon

Apr 26 2011

Whenever two or more people get together to achieve a common goal, it is common for the team members to develop a unique language of terms, expressions, words, and abbreviations that have been assigned and tailored to the effort.

The definition of the word “Jargon” is:

Jargon (jahr-guhn)
- n
A specialized language concerned with a particular subject, culture, or profession

One Million

Mar 25 2011

I often hear or even say the number 1 million and don’t think twice about it. It is often used as an exaggeration like, “I told you a million times…” or as a way to categorize a company by saying, “They are a $1 million dollar company.” But what is 1 million? What does it mean? What does it look like? Here are some fun ways to think about 1 million…

1 million pennies stacked up would create a wall that is over 4 feet wide x 5 feet tall x 1 foot thick!

APG Cash Drawer’s Groundhog Day Contest! (Free to play)

Feb 02 2011

Cash Drawer Contest

When will this cash drawer reach the grass?

Guess the correct day and you could win a $100 gift card!

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