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Are You Seeing 2020?
Without good vision, moving forward—in life, in business, or anywhere—can be difficult. Here are some ideas for creating a plan for the upcoming year.
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Wake-Up Calls Become Catalyst for Improvement
We were a much stronger and sustainable company after this wake-up call.
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Precision Machining Index Extends Contractionary Trend
The Precision Machining Index was relatively unchanged during November at 46.0; extending its contractionary trend for a fifth month.
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Technology’s Effect on Young Manufacturers
It might be easy to see the productivity advantages created by IIoT tools, but don’t overlook the impact they can have on workforce development.
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Every Company Needs Managers and Leaders
Are you a leader or a manager? It is the wise businessperson who hires the person best suited to complement their strengths.
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Activity Contracts on Weak Orders and Contracting Backlogs
The Precision Machining Index registered 46.1 in October, indicating a slowing contraction in business activity.
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EMO 2019 Observations from the Barber’s Chair
Business trips can be disruptive to the routine, but an opportunity to see a show like EMO 2019 should not be missed. Smart technologies are driving tomorrow’s production.
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Production Machining Industry News, October 2019
Company partnerships, new hires, new credentials for CAM, a grand opening, and more are among the news in the precision machining industry this month.
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The Value of a Good Internship
The greatest lessons shared by the interns related much more to interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork and etiquette than they did to technology.
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Get to Know Cleanliness Standards
With a small amount of practice, it is possible to understand the underlying motivation of a cleaning standard and to figure out the specific aspects of the specification that are applicable to the customer.
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Don’t Ignore the Long-Term Risks of Short-Term Solutions
It’s crucial to know, understand and plan for the long-term risks and ramifications of any business decision as well as the ripple effect of any disruption.
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Elements of a Successful Supply Chain
At the core of just about every type of business is a supply chain, and as the economy continues becoming more global in nature, it’s more challenging for companies to ensure that their supply chains are operating at peak efficiency.
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