Leadership
Young Leaders: Blazing New Trails
Today I’m happy to be able to blog about the third honoree of three who were honored at the recent Annual Meeting of the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA).
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Make a Case for Your Favorite Product in MMT
Like Sherlock Holmes, I’m looking for clues. The right clues will lead me to uncovering the facts about products that have significantly impacted the operations of moldmakers and molders. So readers, consider this a call for case studies!
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Moldmaker Makes Its Single Largest Capital Investment Ever
Since winning MMT's 2013 Leadtime Leader Award Honorable Mention this mold builder has not stopped growing. Investment planning for its new automated work cell that is set to be installed later this summer began a year ago.
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Krieger Craftsmen Rebuilds Culture to Drive Success
After weathering the 2009 recession, the company instituted steps toward a more positive company culture that translated into increased profitability.
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Delivering Great Customer Experiences is Vital to Growth
MMT editors recently received a press announcement from a mold manufacturing company telling us about some significant changes the company has made to its shop floor and overall operations. What stood out for me, though, was that the customer experience was the paramount motivation for change.
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JMMS Sees Growth with Focused Program Management
Dedicated project managers present the company as a dedicated partner, not just a supplier.
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High Accuracy and Efficiency CAM System Speeds Mold Building
The ability to machine smaller details into molds has reduced or often even eliminated the need for secondary surface finish operations.
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Keeping Up with ISO: A New High-Level Structure
Examining and complying with the first three revised clauses in ISO 9001:2015 should enable your company to produce metrics on problem areas, track customer feedback and establish a change-management process.
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Ed Partnership Lays Ground for Cultivating Ind Maintenance Workforce
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) has formed an educational partnership with Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) – one of the new national manufacturing innovation institutes -- and Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana to train community and technical college instructors, as well as industry trainers, in industrial technology maintenance (ITM).
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Projecting Equipment Investment
Many equipment sectors are poised for growth amid a moderate business investment environment, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Here are 10 equipment acquisition trends for the coming year.
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