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Shop and School Symbiosis
PMPA member Clippard Instrument Laboratory has been working with Butler Tech for over 45 years and the benefits keep growing.
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My Journey to an Accidental Career that Became My Passion
“Machining was not the career I chose; it chose me.”
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Implementation and Tracking: Strategic Planning | Part 2
A strategic plan that you have to dust off does not advance your business.
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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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