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Don't Trust Your Process

Don't Trust Your Process

Let's talk about processes. First of all, do you have them? I mean, REALLY have them? I don't want to sound like I don't believe you, but I have to come clean here...I keep bumping into shops that SAY they have processes. But after a…
Become a Time Warrior

Become A Time Warrior

How often are you thinking about the concept of Time in what you do? Sure, you know what time the office opens. There is a scheduled call with a customer at 10:00. If you are really good about time, you might know how long it takes to expose…
Daily Habits Foster Momentum

Daily Habits Foster Momentum

Let's talk about the concept of momentum for a minute. If we look up the word in the dictionary we'll find: PHYSICS The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.The impetus gained by a moving object."The…
What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

In your company how often are you thinking about "What happens next?" Championing this one thought could significantly improve your efficiency, communication, teamwork, and best of all, profits. How? Let's explore the notion of "What…
Next year is here

Next Year Is Here

Next year is here. Finally. That dumpster fire that was 2020 has been sent packing. Good riddance I say. A shiny new year is upon us. Three cheers for 2021! But hold on. Was has changed other than one number on the date? If…
Shop Improvement Series: Production Scheduling Secrets

Shop Improvement Series: Production Scheduling Secrets

Is production scheduling your constant struggle? You know, the ability to accurately plan, predict, and produce the orders in-house on a scheduled timetable? For many shops in the industry, the thought of an accurate production schedule…