National Debt — Obama’s Economic Legacy, Part 3
President Obama and his administration did an admirable job of holding off a second Great Depression; many people misinterpret this due to a misunderstanding of the national debt.
Homeownership — Obama’s Economic Legacy, Part 2
The fall in homeownership during Obama's presidency is not indicative of bad financial stewardship — it was instead a natural response to market conditions, and he did the best possible job under the circumstances.
Leveraging IoT to Impact Plant Profits
A majority of manufacturing executives say leveraging IoT technologies to impact plant profits will have a positive effect. Here's why.
Tap the Power of Real-Time Production Information – IoT
Manufacturing executives are aware of the IoT and its potential to improve plant performances. How do you identify the best IoT opportunities in your plant?
Actions by Presidents – Obama’s Economic Legacy, Part 1
Presidents build their economic legacies on one of three types of actions: their reaction to economic crises, the public policy they institute to change the course of the economy, and if their actions' and policies' long-term effect on the health and growth of the economy.
Look Back to Plan Ahead – PDCA
The value of the PDCA (plan/do/check/act) cycle is explained by George Taninecz as it relates to his yearly gardening strategy.
It’s a Small World — Even for Small Manufacturers
Small manufacturers can successfully go global, by focusing on three key opportunities: sales, production, and procurement. Yet only 46% even have a global strategy. The key to global growth is getting started…so what are you waiting for?
Prioritizing Culture Change
From 52 accidents in one year to zero accidents for over 1,300 days. How I changed the safety culture at my small manufacturing company – and improved the whole culture of the company in many other ways.
The Value of Real-time Information and Insight for Manufacturers
Identifying lead indicators and getting your hands upon critical plant floor information and metrics in real-time gives small and mid-sized manufacturers insights that allow them to see — and react — to problems now while boosting performance tomorrow.
Changing the Culture
How to start culture change...culture changes are much more complicated than they seem. Why? It’s simple: a culture is pervasive. It’s in every nook and cranny of an organization, and it has deep roots. It got the way it is over time, and (this is important) for legitimate reasons.
Partnering for Growth: Tap into the Power of Your Supply Chain
Small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMEs) have a secret weapon: it is easier for them to partner for growth by tapping into the power of their supply chain
Outrunning the Bear
Understanding the Different Worldviews of Economists and Business Leaders by Ned Hill,