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Top Shops

OVERVIEW: “Top Shops” is a comprehensive benchmarking program for machine shops of all types and sizes. Using data from surveys completed by a number of machining businesses, Top Shops identifies optimal shopfloor practices as well as operational and business metrics that define world-class competitiveness in discrete parts manufacturing. Companies ranging from small job shops to large captive operations can see how they compare against the country’s leading machining businesses, which enables them to make sound decisions to emulate those identified as top-performing operations. Not only does the benchmarking data serve as a baseline “report card” of sorts for them, but it eliminates the need for shop executives to rely on gut feelings as a method of identifying and prioritizing improvement efforts.

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January 2012

Now Online: 2012 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey

By: Modern Machine Shop
Our second annual benchmarking program offers all types of machining facilities the chance to see how they rate against similar operations. Take part in the online survey that has been extended to run through February 29....MORE

January 2012

Access the 2011 Top Shops Executive Summary

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Review Modern Machine Shop’s 2011 Top Shops Executive Summary to find out how your shop compares to the top 20 percent of U.S. machining businesses....MORE

January 2012

See the Top Shops Digital Magazine Edition for 2011

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This custom digital edition includes articles, video and other resources from our inaugural benchmarking survey....MORE

January 2012

Top Shops for 2011

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Learn more about the 10 companies that were named “Top Shops” from last year's benchmarking survey....MORE

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January 2012

You May Be *This Close* to Being Named a “Top Shop”

By: Derek Korn
Here’s how to give your business the best shot at being named a “Top Shop.” ...MORE

July 2011

Machining with the Environment in Mind

By: Derek Korn
It’s safe to assume that most shops recognize the importance of being environmentally responsible. However, benchmarking data suggests that the effort shops put into both recycling and reducing energy consumption varies. ...MORE

July 2011

See How You Stack Up

By: Derek Korn
“Top Shops” benchmarking data sheds light on what it takes to be one of the nation’s leading machining businesses. ...MORE

July 2011

Bob’s Design Engineering, Inc.

By: Derek Korn
B.D.E’s CAD/CAM experience helps speed customers’ products to market. ...MORE

July 2011

C&R Manufacturing Inc.

By: Derek Korn
C&R Manufacturing specializes in creating precision turned parts using CNC lathes with live tooling. Combined with the use of bar feeders, automatic gaging and robotic part handling, this enables the shop to generate intricate workpieces sans human intervention. ...MORE

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