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Onshoring Weather Report: Strong Tailwinds!
Onshoring, reshoring, nearshoring: these terms are showing up with increasing frequency in the news and online. But is there evidence that these are real?
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Do You Have a Plan or a Wish? Strategic Planning | Part 1
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Expery
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A No/Low-Cost Solution to Employee Retention
Studies show a little employee recognition goes a long way. Here are the 5Ws to consider for success.
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New Thinking from the New Generation for the New Year
“We have to learn to think in a new way.” –Albert Einstein
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Roles of Women in Manufacturing: What I Learned
Over 20 women were featured in the Roles of Women in Manufacturing series, which started in January 2023.
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Machining Unleaded Materials — Reliability is Possible
Leaded steel is no longer produced in the United States. How do shops approach unleaded brass and steel machining?
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 121: ISO Turning — What Does it All Mean?
How to make sense of all those different letters and numbers in ISO turning inserts.
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Shipping/Receiving in Manufacturing: Yahaira Bermudez, Ramona Campbell and Elizabeth Colin
Three women share their journeys to shipping/receiving in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
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One Sign to Rule Them All
It is possible that one sign holds the key to understanding a shop’s culture and performance.
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