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In Defense of Private Equity
Employees who play their cards right can thrive in private companies.
Read MoreIn a Sales Slump?
Perhaps you have begun 2011 in a bit of a sales slump. Maybe you recently experienced the nauseous pit in the core of your stomach we get when we find out a major customer is switching to our competitor.
Read MoreWasted Energy Equals Lost Profits
Energy costs can comprise upwards of 15% of the operating budget of a typical surface finishing operation.
Read MoreLessons of the Great Recession
If previous economic cycles are any indication, it won’t be long before finishers made slimmer and more productive by the Great Recession go back to the old ways.
Read MoreThe $5 Lean Manufacturing Primer—Lunch Included
Introducing a cutting-edge, innovative training program on the topic of lean manufacturing.
Read MoreMaterials Expense Out of Control?
Expense isn’t out of control because we used too much. It’s out of control because the inventory management system is performing poorly.
Read MoreJust in Case Leadership?
Herman "Just in Case" Conway (not his real name, but close) was the manager of an organization for which I worked very early in my career.
Read MoreFor Father's Day—A Paint Defect
What is more peaceful and enjoyable than an outdoor campfire?
Read MoreSmashed Cheeseburgers and Surface Finishing
Having ordered two cheeseburgers and a cola, I patiently waited my turn at the fast food drive-thru.All was going according to plan, cash paid, change delivered.
Read MoreWinning the Game—Month by Month
Ah April. Finally, another long winter behind us and a sports fan's thoughts turn to baseball. Of all the mainstream sports, my favorite. Just imagine. Down by three runs with two outs and a full count in the bottom of the ninth. Bases full. The cleanup batter at the plate and the ace closer on the mound. The pressure is on!
Read MoreRecipe for an Awesome Business Speech
OK, I admit it—I like attending finishing tradeshow presentations.
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