Matthew Kirchner

Matthew Kirchner Columnist

Electroplating

Internships: Not Just for Coffee Makers and Photocopiers

Organizations that don’t offer internships are missing a huge opportunity to improve.

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Liquid Coating

25 Lessons in 25 Years

In my own little way of commemorating 25 years in executive leadership, I offer the 25 most valuable lessons I’ve learned in 25 years.

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Liquid Coating

Minutes, Moments, Metrics and Mission

Is it possible that we focus a bit too much effort on minutes and not enough on creating moments?

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Liquid Coating

Introducing Industry ∞.0. The Future Has No Limit.

We sit at ground zero in time, technology and geography of this fascinating development.

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economics

Even in Good Economic Times, Are You Still Hungry?

Through the first half of 2019, the U.S. economy did quite well, but don’t be complacent.

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Is it Okay to Dislike a Customer?

You can dislike up to three customers. Any more and the problem is you.

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The Expense of Frugality

Push the limits on travel expenses and your employer may implement a policy.

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We Need to Start Trusting our People

Trust your good people, and they will be more likely to remain your good people.

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management

Questions That Will Change your Finishing Business and Life

You should be asking yourself these questions every year in order to grow your finishing operation.

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Electroplating

It’s Time to Learn How to Win Again

As a new year begins, we will do well to evaluate the strategies that worked and those that did not.

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management

Industry 4.0 Elicits Careers of the Future

My classmates used to brag about their plans to become doctors, lawyers and investment bankers. Tomorrow’s “cool” careers may follow the rise of advanced manufacturing.

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management

The Reluctant Award Winner

Sales awards make me uncomfortable because they recognize what is good for everyone except, perhaps, the most important people to any business: the customers.

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