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Engage and Empower to Excel in Manufacturing
Empowerment is a key aspect of building a strong culture and getting people engaged. In my work with various teams over the years, it is typically noted that an environment that features poor empowerment typically is more hierarchical, less vocal,... Continue reading→
Machining Castings: Timeless Work but Still Not Easy
Metal casting and the machining of them has been around for ages. While the processes have obviously been refined with time, there are still nuances and factors that make it challenging. TQ Manufacturing has been machining castings at a high... Continue reading→
Manufacturing Now: U.S. and Ohio Manufacturing Postured for Growth
Recently I came across an article by Ryan Augsberger, who is the President of the Ohio Manufacturers” Association (OMA). In it, he highlighted how Ohio is positioned to lead a new golden age for U.S. manufacturing which resonated as that... Continue reading→
Competing to Win: Reshoring for U.S. in Focus
Reshoring is an important topic lately and rightfully so. As this article in Industry Week points out, reshoring was hitting record levels in the US in 2021 with Ohio noted as one of three states in addition to Arizona and... Continue reading→
People Remain Key in U.S. Manufacturing
I read an article recently in Manufacturing Engineering magazine that talked about workforce development in manufacturing and some of the challenges being faced today. It was based on the outcome of a round table session with some manufacturing leaders at... Continue reading→
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