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03/31/2023

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While there are those who say manufacturing is dying, it is not and will not. Without a universal vow of poverty, growing economies will only increase demand. Manufacturing in the 21st century is not a question of if -- Rather, it is a function of why, what, who, where, and how. The nature and pace....

01/15/2023

Karl Friston’s free energy principle might be the most all-encompassing idea since the theory of natural selection. And Friston may be the only person who truly understands it.

01/12/2023

For any us looking for a skilled and diverse workforce, it would seem attending/watching/listening to this would be a simple first step.

Native Americans are these land's first scientists and innovators. In fact, more than fifty present-day medications used across the globe have been developed using traditional Native medicines. And Indigenous teachings continue to fuel innovative solutions to modern-day issues. From designing and bu...

11/08/2022

Get 30% off all books on www.routledge.com. To save money on my book, Manufacturing Mastery, or any others use code BOA30 at checkout. Offer valid until 20th November.

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10/12/2022

Fads, trends, seismic shifts, and the new normal. Vastly different, requiring vastly different competencies. Where is your strategy taking you/

07/30/2022

I’ll be speaking about Manufacturing Mastery: The Path to Building Successful and Enduring Manufacturing Businesses
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🤔Don't want to leave your couch? Lean Leadership Week is going VIRTUAL! 🧐

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07/26/2022

Worldwide problems
Inflation has dominated the news about America’s economy in recent months as prices for food, gas and other goods have increased faster than they have in four decades.

But inflation is a global phenomenon right now — and the U.S. has actually fared better than other countries in recent months. In June, consumer prices in the U.S. increased 9.1 percent over the previous year; they increased 9.6 percent across the E.U. in the same time period.

07/15/2022

The long term view is important to making your vision real: Sagrada Familia: A Journey of Excellence http://www.fulcrumcwi.com/sagrada-familia-a-journey-of-excellence/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

07/15/2022

Regardless of your business, someone will try to steal data, use your computer to spread viruses, or simply hold your systems for ransom. http://ed.gr/c2pxa

07/15/2022

Rate each of your employees on this chart. Overall, do you have the people that the future requires? If not, what are you doing to fix that? http://ed.gr/cv9up

07/15/2022

I went straight from undergrad to grad school because I knew I knew nothing!
The objective of school should be to teach kids how to learn, options available to them, and to identify the kinds of learning they enjoy most. That will position them for success.

Agree, or disagree?

07/14/2022

"You can outsource activity, but you can't outsource responsibility." Discover more: https://ed.gr/dgy2l

07/14/2022

If you don’t read biographies, you are missing out on rich experiences that could save you time

07/13/2022

Invest a few minutes per week considering provocative thinking: every topic is relevant for your business.

This trailer let's you know what you can expect to receive: http://ed.gr/cqqf5

Subscribe if you like it. http://ed.gr/cpa97

07/13/2022

Healthy, reliable equipment is crucial to the success of every manufacturer, but few have that. Data and data analytics make it all possible.

07/13/2022

Let me make a personal admission: I use consultants. Why? Because I have much to learn about many aspects of providing increasing value to my clients. Even after 31 years of doing that. We can all use an outside view and expertise we may not have.
https://ed.gr/deaqr

07/12/2022

I was the keynote speaker at the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association a few years ago. In my opening stories about Uber, Carbon, Netflix and the news media, only Carbon created new technology; the others leveraged existing tech and a new business model to turn industries upside down.

Section 1 of Keynote speech on the topic of Smart Manufacturing.

07/12/2022

Your product becomes indispensable when others build it into their business model. How?

07/12/2022

Are you the leader of a mid-size closely-held mission-driven manufacturer? If so, this book is for you. Download a copy of the Quick Reference Guide here: https://ed.gr/dt2k9

07/12/2022

This brief podcast will help you make your organizational metrics worth the cost, and your KPI’s truly KEY. http://ed.gr/cw4ss

07/12/2022

Smart Thinking is a Skill

What it means to be smart in an information-rich world

07/11/2022

Every manufacturing company and every organization regardless of industry suffers from lack-of-trust friction. http://ed.gr/cx1qu

07/11/2022

You pay the costs of hundreds of thousands, if not more, transactions to feed your ERP system. What's the ROI on that? What could it be if you reduced transactions and actually examined important data?

07/11/2022

Finish Strong Podcast Trailer; listen before you decide to subscribe

I wouldn't ask you to subscribe before you are comfortable with what you will be receiving. This trailer gives you that information.

07/10/2022

Ever consider how much all that time tracking costs you? And what value do you really get out of it? Misleading data is much worse that no data. And some of the data is already in your hands. https://ed.gr/cyn90

07/09/2022

Learning is both the diet and workout for an intelligent mind

07/08/2022

"The End of Accounting" by Lev & Gu explains why financial reporting is insufficient. Real value is a function of non-accounting assets.

07/08/2022

How does a manufacturing company leader solve a skills shortage problem?
By emphasizing the only capability that truly matters: The willingness and ability to learn.

Whatever technical skills potential employees need today will be soon replaced by different ones. Schools can’t provide job-ready employees when we can’t tell them what jobs will exist in the future. https://ed.gr/c4qh6

07/08/2022

Technical expertise is not enough for your manufacturing business to succeed. This podcast will help you understand the mindset that is required: http://ed.gr/cwp33