Matthew Kirchner Columnist

Matt Kirchner [pronounced “Kirkner”], an international speaker on topics of interest to business people, is President of Profit360, LLC, a Midwest provider of management advisory services to manufacturing, retail and service companies. Most recently, Kirchner served as the Chief Executive of American Finishing Resources, LLC (AFR). With facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana; and a transportation footprint encompassing twelve states, AFR is the largest provider of Industrial Coatings Removal and Paint Fixture and Hanger Design and Fabrication in the North America. In 2014 Kirchner and his private equity investment partner completed the sale of AFR to DuBois Chemicals. Thereafter he served as the President of AFR, an operating unit of DuBois Chemicals. Contact him at mkirchner@profit-360.com

Let Curiosity Be Your Guide

For those leading change and innovation, curiosity is a sought-after trait.

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Jim’s a Hardware Man

Troubleshooting is a learned skill, and manufacturing’s troubleshooters are aging out. While we should appreciate them while we have them, we must prepare for a day when we won’t.

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How Do You AI?

The most pressing question for many embarking on their AI journey is where to begin.

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Job Candidate Questions and What They Tell Us

Individuals who ask thoughtful, original questions in the interview set themselves apart.

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Manufacturing Madness: Know When to Speed Up and When to Slow Down

Knowing which to do when can make the difference between world-class leadership and average management.

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Career Transitions, Loyalty and Major League Baseball

Never bite the hand that feeds you.

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Good Advice? Ask 5 Questions

As business people, when we are asked for opinions or advice, we are usually quick to give it up. This is rarely the best response.

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Does Your Shop Need More Resources or a New Way of Thinking?

A change of mindset can make all the difference between a high-performing culture focused on results and one that seeks to pay the bills and make it to the next year.

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The Trend Revolutionizing Machining

Advancements in machine vision technology are advancing at warp speed and machining company leaders may do well to consider this key trend in the world of industrial automation and advanced manufacturing.

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How Incredible Machining Companies Predict the Future

An Incredible Precision Machining company measures its future business performance in real-time, using complex algorithms, predictive analytics, smart technology and leveraging artificial intelligence and machining learning.

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My/Mine Our/Ours — A Reflection on Pronouns

When we use possessive pronouns in reference to others, we imply subconscious ownership, possession or superiority. When we choose these pronouns, two things happen.

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Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

Have you familiarized yourself with the Artificial Intelligence lingo? Here are some AI terms every manufacturing person should know.

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