How to Improve Productivity

Are you looking to improve manufacturing output, productivity and efficiency? If you follow these six-steps and you will be well on your way...

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Manufacturing Presentations that Impress!

Typically in manufacturing, presentations center around informing a group of managers or plant employees about a business status or performa...

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Tips and Tricks for Effective Manufacturing Presentations

It's Gameday! Whether you feel ready or not, gameday eventually comes and its time for you to present. Maybe you didn’t sleep well the night...

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The 6M's of Manufacturing Opportunity

The 6M's of manufacturing opportunity stand for Machine, Material, Methods, Manpower, Measurement and Mother Nature. What I like about the 6...

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How to Successfully Onboard New Employees

Hiring and training is an expensive endeavor. Just think about the time and costs that are involved with developing a highly-qualified emplo...

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Exploring Our Industrial Heritage – The Illinois River Valley (Part II)

Starved Rock Lock and Dam

As I hiked the trails of Starved Rock State Park, along the Illinois River, I noticed the beauty of the park inte...

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How Can a Leader Recognize Good Employee Conflict?

The Conflict Gem

You may ask yourself, how can two employees engage in good conflict? Well, the truth is, is that some employee conflict is...

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