I wish we would all quit acting like everything was “normal,” implying steady and predictable, before Covid. It’s like we’ve all decided to recall “the …
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Your Age of Discontinuity
Category Archives: Economics
How Contract Manufacturers Can Thrive
Manufacturers typically fall into three categories: those with proprietary products sold under their brand names, those who contract manufacture for others, and those who do both. …
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Your Dreams Were Just An Illusion
The aftermath of COVID-19 and the associated socioeconomic impacts have thrown ice water on the dreams of most manufacturers. Markets are gone; competitors are arising …
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The Private Equity Game has Changed for Manufacturers
While your experience working for a PE firm-owned manufacturer may have been miserable and driven by short term views, that world is changing significantly. More …
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Design for Reuse Continues to Evolve
If you’re not designing for re-use, your operations are making a serious mistake. You may not believe in Global Warming, but maximizing market share and …
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Standard Cost Accounting: The Root Of All Evil
Rebecca explains why Lean Accounting is the better way to understand your business and improve decision-making.
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The Price and Costs of Capacity Decisions
Oil, Oil Everywhere But Not A Drop To Share
The Coming Labor Shortage
Consumer Confidence — Should You Care?