A great product or service can be provided before its time, or after, or exactly right. Sociology is as important to that timing as technology …

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An unpleasant culture will not attract the best. Not the best customers, suppliers, employers or investors. Whether you want a culture of collaboration, of innovation, …

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Why don’t we treat the important physical assets of our manufacturing companies with the love and attention we would give a Lamborghini? Infrastructure may not …

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The fire chief in town is not consumed by fighting fires. Why would a good leader be? Time to think and learn is the most …

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If you want to improve efficiencies, eliminate unwanted turnover, or better serve your customers, eliminate problems. If your organization struggles to wipe problems out forever, …

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Demographics change who is buying and creates new demands by the customer. Demographics predictably change your workforce and leadership of every constituency your business has. …

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Customers, suppliers, employees, investors, the community – none of them are satisfied with the status quo. How do successful manufacturers stay on top of all …

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If people want to be part of the gig economy, and more and more do every day, we manufacturers must integrate that option into our …

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New business models are sprouting for manufacturers. One of them is product-as-a-service. All major changes are uncomfortable, and exciting – including this one. Is it …

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A process for implementing IoT in your manufacturing business is important. Don’t just start putting in sensors, but rather follow the steps outlined in the …

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