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The New American Manufacturing Renaissance
Contributor Andrew J. Crowe reflects on how advances in technology and diversification of the workforce have led to a renaissance in manufacturing.
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People, Process and Principle: How to Thrive in Adversity
Trinity Precision has found success by sticking to its principles, refining processes and putting people first, even in times of adversity.
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Modern Machine Shops Must Invest in Technology and Training
Investing in new technology, training and automation is a necessity for keeping up with the changing nature of manufacturing, according to Tony Staub, founder of Staub Precision Machine Inc.
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Throughput Supports the Bottom Line
Udo Jahn, general manager of Modern Engineering, says focusing on throughput is a more reliable way of increasing the bottom line than focusing on cycle time alone.
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One Manufacturer's Trash: Lessons Learned from Moving Facilities
Titletown Manufacturing's operations manager reflects on 13 years in the same facility, the excitement of moving to a new one and finding use for what he thought was trash.
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Driving Continuous Improvement with a Quality-First Mindset
A continuous improvement, quality-first mindset can help shops improve upon key metrics — across all departments.
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The ROI of Diversity and Inclusion for Machine Shops
Successful diversity and inclusion efforts need mutual respect — dishonest efforts will reflect poorly on your company while success will attract talent.
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Two Generations of Lessons from the Shop Floor
There are many hard-won lessons that come from running a family-owned shop, here are a few favorites.
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Honesty and Humility in Leadership
Authenticity and an open culture are companies’ best defenses against crises, and can help them emerge from crises stronger than when they started.
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Pick the Right Stock to Avoid a Bad Quote
Stock selection can have a big impact on a machine shop’s bottom line. When quoting a job, don’t fall into the trap of minimal material mentality.
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