Matthew Kirchner

Matthew Kirchner Columnist

Liquid Coating

Cleaning Up Misconceptions in Job Titles

Eliminate your industrial maintenance team in one easy step.

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Industry 4.0

IoT and Industry 4.0 for Finishers. Are You Ready?

Internet of Things is the next industrial revolution, and it’s near.

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Conspiracy Theories and Ascribing Intentions

Wasting time with assumptions stunts company growth; world class leaders and team members have the discipline to avoid ascribing conniving intentions to others.

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management

Excuses from Naysayers of Lean Manufacturing

They remain unconvinced and say lean and continuous improvement won’t work with their operation.

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management

Find Five Ways to Solve Problems

Discipline teams and leaders to consider all possible options for solving challenging problems before choosing one.

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Electroplating

Lay Off the Layoffs

When faced with potential layoffs, make alternative decisions to reduce downsizing your staff.

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management

Beware “Hit-Rate Guy”

Why focusing on hit rate can have a detrimental effect on revenue growth.

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Electroplating

Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

The beauty many of the additional revenue opportunities above is that often there may be no incremental cost to the finisher.

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The “Skills Gap” is Your Fault!

The disinterest of tomorrow’s workforce is your problem, too.

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Anodizing

Does Money Trump Freedom? A Philosophy of Business and Life

What is holding you captive, and how can you change it?

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Electroplating

That Which Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong

The importance of harboring an effective maintenance program.

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