Mentorship and the Mentor

Mentoring is a powerful tool for developing talent, building morale, and improving performance within a manufacturing plant. Unlike formal t...

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Mentorship and the Mentee

The mentor-mentee relationship is a powerful professional bond centered on guidance, learning, and growth. At its core, it is a two-way part...

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Total Productive Maintenance

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a holistic approach to equipment maintenance that aims to achieve perfect production—no breakdowns, no...

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Plant Metrics (Part II)

Your Plant Metrics

Most key dashboard metrics should flow down from your company's annual strategic plan. But not all. Some metrics, such a...

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Plant Metrics (Part I)

Measuring What Matters Most

Running an efficient and profitable manufacturing plant relies heavily on the ability to measure performance ac...

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You Need a Vacation!

You work in manufacturing? Trust me, taking a vacation from work is essential for maintaining overall well-being, productivity, and job sati...

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Predictive Maintenance & AI

In the modern manufacturing environment, machine downtime is one of the most costly events a company can face. Even a few hours of unschedul...

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