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The Connected Culture: The Issue Of Overreliance
May 25, 2012 8:32 am | by Chris Fox, Associate Editor, PD&D | CommentsThe fact that technology is weaved into almost every facet of our lives could have potential repercussions.
The Fine Line Between Corporate Greed & Groundbreaking Discovery
May 23, 2012 8:25 am | by Chris Fox, Associate Editor, PD&D | CommentsWhen companies that are only interested in their bottom line take control of something we absolutely need, they essentially control our lives.
The Deceptive Nature Of Metrics
May 23, 2012 8:19 am | by Alan Nicol, Executive Member, AlanNicolSolutions | CommentsMetrics are important. However, we must remain vigilant against the misleading potential of metrics and should establish behaviors to guard against metrics-driven mistakes.
Systemic Failures Of Leadership
May 22, 2012 8:27 am | by Mike Rainone, Co-Founder, PCDworks | CommentsVirtually every decision we make is a hypothesis about the future, a bet; and we place thousands of internal wagers every single day, large and small.
Could Manufacturing Use A Makeover?
May 18, 2012 8:27 am | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsManufacturers know that design can’t possibly be important to the overall efficacy of the investment. Or can it?
The Dangers Of Process Automation
May 16, 2012 8:30 am | by Alan Nicol, Executive Member, AlanNicolSolutions | CommentsWhile automation can be very effective, other process problems should be addressed first for an investment in automated systems to pay off.
Say Thanks With An iPad, $500, & A 283-Piece Tool Chest
May 15, 2012 8:23 am | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPO | CommentsYou know what’s even better than a quick thanks and a pat on the back after somebody makes your life a little easier or your factory run a little smoother? Giving them a bunch of cool stuff.
Making It In America: Strategic Partnerships
May 11, 2012 3:26 pm | by Mike Collins, Author, Saving American Manufacturing | CommentsHow do you compete in a market space dominated by low cost imported products with an American-made product?
Impatience Is A Virtue
May 11, 2012 8:57 am | by Mike Schmidt, Associate Editor, MBT | CommentsSometimes you can’t help but wonder if one seemingly insignificant bother, left untreated, could develop into a major hurdle.
Flour Power
May 9, 2012 4:40 pm | by Anna Wells, Editor, IMPO | CommentsIt’s almost mind-boggling to think about how many manufacturing processes — and their associated risks — have changed over the years.
Why IT Manufacturers Should Invest In Sales And Marketing
May 8, 2012 8:03 am | by Sean O'Neil, Vice President, Vendere Partners | CommentsIf you’re a technology manufacturer, the time to make some forward-thinking decisions regarding your sales and marketing practices is now.
Equipping Your Business For Success
May 7, 2012 8:51 am | by William G. Sutton, CAE, President, Equipment Leasing & Finance Association | CommentsAcquiring equipment to operate and grow is critical, and for smart businesses, equipment financing is a key acquisition strategy.
It’s Back: Recurring Problem Syndrome
May 4, 2012 8:12 am | by Michael Curran-Hayes, Senior Partner, Life Science, Kepner-Tregoe Inc. | CommentsIn the end, you can get better results if your operators drive deeper in their RCA questioning and look for the cause of the cause.
Perspective On Manufacturing In China & Vietnam
May 4, 2012 8:09 am | by Scott Ellyson, CEO, East West Manufacturing | CommentsAs China and Vietnam, along with other Asian countries, continue to develop manufacturing expertise, their efforts can spur us to revitalize America's entrepreneurial leadership.
Big Trouble In Continuous Improvement Town
April 30, 2012 4:02 pm | by Alan Nicol, Executive Member, AlanNicolSolutions | CommentsOur process improvement, continuous improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and every other name for our improvement programs can sometimes do more harm than good.
