In this article, we explore how three principles - business continuity planning (BCP), lean leadership principles, and an engaged workforce - are essential for the success and sustainability of...
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In this article, we explore how three principles - business continuity planning (BCP), lean leadership principles, and an engaged workforce - are essential for the success and sustainability of...
Your supply chain is even more important today than it was during the pandemic. For the past three years, we’ve been in reactive mode, which was necessary to keep products moving. But now you have...
 Unlocking Potential in Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) Reentry Program  Trained to be Ready Day One Finding workers who are willing to put in the effort...
Should you invest time and effort hiring interns? While you may be sold on the value of helping a promising college student gain real world experience - and hopefully getting some work done along...
An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a robust software platform for managing day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management, and...
Small manufacturers often find themselves caught up in the daily grind of production, but it is important to step back and take a fresh look at two accounting reports: the Profit Loss Statement and...
Motivation is the desire to act to achieve a goal, behavior, or outcome. It’s one of the driving forces behind human actions. However, it’s not simple. Individuals often have many motives for...
Labor shortage? Workforce crisis? Call it what you will —manufacturers like you are struggling to find and retain workers. Since the beginning of the pandemic, older workers have left the workforce,...
If you're an owner or president at a manufacturing company who wants to rise above the chaos of daily activities to stabilize and grow your business, come to this workshop. You will experience a...
This is a guest blog post created by Kim, a Partnership Coordinator with NIST MEP's Regional and State Partnership Division. The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing...
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