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Letter of Intent Considerations
Here is how you can increase the likelihood of being selected when you have competition for acquiring a lower-middle-market manufacturing company.
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The Cost of CMMC for Small Manufacturing Businesses
Here are examples of costs and challenges unique to small business manufacturers operating in the Defense Industrial Base relative to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
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Machining More Than Metal
Plastics for medical and industrial applications present different challenges than metals as I’ve reported on over the years.
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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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Your CNC Machine Shop's Appearance Matters
An architect who designed a machine shop’s new facility to offer a more modern and inviting look walks through the process and offers advice for other manufacturers considering such a makeover.
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8 Cybersecurity Best Practices to Implement
Cyber criminals employ a wide range of tactics to breach your defenses and exploit system vulnerabilities. By staying informed about these common threats, you can better prepare your business to face them head-on.
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Guiding Manufacturers Through the Latest Energy Market Trends
Consider these strategies to help maintain competitiveness in a dynamic energy market while embracing sustainability.
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The Importance of All of Us Getting Out
Go visit other machine shops when possible. Go to industry events. Go where you can network with others who might share the same challenges, pain points and successes as you.
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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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Recognizing Signs of a Degrading Workplace Culture
Is your machine shop missing key “culture elements?” Here are ways to identify if your organization is heading in the right or wrong direction in terms of establishing a healthy company culture.
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Is a ‘Side Hustle’ on Your Horizon?
I’ve written about machine shops that have created a separate business for fun, as a complement to their existing operation or as a means to leverage their manufacturing prowess. Here’s a bit about a few of them.
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AI and Your QMS Procedures
Will artificial intelligence soon impact your quality system operating procedures? It could.
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