Innovation & the Manufacturing Summit
Innovation can come in many shapes and sizes. Is innovation top of mind for you every day?
Global Manufacturers Struggle to Keep Up with Demand – Are You?
Factories across the globe are showing signs of strain in keeping up with demand. China, Germany, France, Canada, the UK and the US all show that capacity might not be keeping up with supply.
Will Robots Pay Back?
Robots shouldn't be viewed as a hammer. Think about what you need to accomplish and evaluate robots as one tool / solution to a business issue.
The Holidays & the Value of Getting to Know Each Other
There is no need to wait a year to get to know each other. Why not take a few minutes this week to find out one fact about someone you work with that you didn't already know?
Manufacturing is at a Peak!
Manufacturing isn't showing signs of slowing down.
Kaizens & the Importance of Metrics
My colleague and I led a Kaizen workshop on metrics last week with a process manufacturing client. It is always interesting to brainstorm which metrics are the most relevant in tracking a company's success. They are NOT always the same.
Is Apple Moving Design In-House?
Apple has developed its own processors for years but has recently increased its focus on the in-house design of components.
Holiday Parties and Diversity
Have you thought about the diversity of your employees, work groups, trade associations and more? There are many ways to think about diversity.
What Should Manufacturers Be Thinking with Potential Tax Changes?
There has certainly been a lot of conversation about the potential tax law changes! Michael Kouyoumdjian, managing shareholder of RP&B CPAs did a great job of going through the potential changes and impacts in a discussion with trusted advisers to manufacturers and distributors.
Steel Imports at the Lowest 2 Year Level Since 2002-2003
According to Industry Week, steel imports from 2016-17 are on track to be the lowest in almost 15 years!