management
Lean on the Coater
Generally, the most practical starting line for improving product flow is at the end-user of a manufacturer’s products—understanding final customer demand and preferences and then arranging the supply chain in a fashion that delivers on these factors.
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Hentzen Coatings Announces Business Launch in Mexico
Company announces that Carlos Lopez has joined the company as General Manager for the Mexican general industrial business.
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A Conversation With Rand Baldwin, Aluminum Anodizing Council
Rand Baldwin is a 32-year veteran of business management and has served as chief staff executive for not-for-profit associations for the last 22 years. Last year, he was named executive director of the Aluminum Anodizing Council
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Bridging the Sales-Operations Divide
Matt Kirchner recently assembled a group of manufacturing industry sales and operations professionals to define "Rules of Engagement," a group comprised of seven individuals with combined experience exceeding 120 years. Here's what they came up with.
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Two Hours a Day in the “Gemba”
Spending time on the shop floor can save your job and your business. Gemba is a Japanese word meaning “real place.” In business, the gemba is the place where value is created. In manufacturing, the gemba is the shop floor.
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Columbia Chemical Receives Award From Business Group
Prestigious award was developed by The Entrepreneurs EDGE to recognize value-creating, mid-sized companies in the region.
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Business Pet Peeves
Little inconsiderations can have a big impact on your business, your team and your perception in the industry. Sweat this small stuff.
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Preventing Soil Contamination is Good Business For Witt Lining Systems
Manufactures flexible PVC liners used for corrosion resistance in process tanks, storage tanks, vats, sumps, pits and containment areas.
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Is Yours a Blame Game Culture?
Management expert Matt Kirchner says pointing the finger at someone else doesn’t solve the problem
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‘They Never Call Me Back.’ No Kidding.
Get creative to set yourself apart and get prospective customers to hear you out.
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