A recent LinkedIn post of mine attracted responses from a wide variety of degree’d professionals — biologists, film, ethics, psychology. I asked what from their …
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Manufacturing–Does the Degree Matter?
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Should Manufacturers Invest Now?
I saw today that two privately held manufacturers in the Greater Cleveland Ohio area are investing heavily in expanding their production footprint. I am excited …
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Quit Searching for a Case For Change
There are two primary reasons why any business would change: Fear, or Opportunity. Today, how can any manufacturing business in North America not see a …
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What Do We Really Know?
Despite the fact that none of us can predict the future, all of us know some of what is coming. And most of us can …
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Evolving Business Models
It is very likely that your business model will have to change within a few short years. Here I share 3 quick examples to help …
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Opportunities for Manufacturers From This Crisis
Business strategy, supply chain and operations strategy, mission, vision and core values are inextricably linked. If you didn’t realize that before you should now. This …
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Is Globalization Dead?
Globalization is one of those Pandora’s Boxes that once opened, cannot be closed. And like Pandora’s Box, hope remains despite the current experiences of pain …
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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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Should You Defund Innovation?
To ingrain a new culture, and for many companies that is a culture of innovation, we know we must quit doing what we’ve always done …
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The First Priority of the New Operations Executive
How should the new operations leader set her initial priorities? There are both known and unknown challenges that will arise. Here are the steps you …
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