A lean supply chain is what you really need. Many people I run into have differing ideas on what the purpose of the supply management function should be. On one end of that spectrum are those who believe that purchasing’s primary focus should be scouring the world, looking for the source... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute’s Fall Meeting, hosted October 3-5 in Vancouver, Canada really hit the mark with all those in attendance. Many stated it was one of the best meetings they have ever attended. That says a lot, given MTI national meetings traditionally rate very high among... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) and MTI Management Company, Tom Morrison & Associates, are pleased to announce that MTI and Tom Morrison & Associates will be moving their national offices to Nashville, Tennessee during the week of November 21, 2019. CEO of MTI Management, Tom... Continue Reading
Within manufacturing, cybersecurity risk exceeds organizational preparedness. While this readiness gap is a notable issue for the industry now, it’s going to become a much bigger problem moving forward—particularly if sector leaders don’t prioritize a more strategic and... Continue Reading
The concept of the “smart factory” is hot in the manufacturing sector, but the precise meaning of the term and the prospect of how to build one can be elusive. What those terms mean is something of an open question. Each has become more of a sort of marketing slogan with evolving... Continue Reading
Tempted to skip the mid-year review this year, particularly with your high-performers? Read this first. Mid-Year Performance Reviews are the Half-Time Huddle of Business. Imagine you’re coaching your son’s football team. They’re up by 7. What do you say at... Continue Reading
Manufacturers stand to reap big benefits by digitizing their operations, not only financially through cost reductions but also operationally, to gain such abilities as being able to fast-track production changes in response to market conditions in real, or near-real, time. Jonathan Van Wyck,... Continue Reading
How the metalwork manufacturing industry can leverage the strength of the R&D credit. The fabricated metal industry in the U.S. is anticipating substantial growth in terms of revenue, employment, and exports in the next four years. The structural steel fabrication market alone is... Continue Reading
Gallup found that only 26% of employees strongly agree that the feedback they receive helps them do better work. 37% of managers don’t give positive feedback. (Zenger/Folkman) Feedback principle #1. People prefer affirmation to criticism. When options are available, you choose to hang... Continue Reading
Start by embracing open standards, open-source software Before harmonizing new technology onto the manufacturing floor, critical steps include determining the business problems to be solved and securing buy-in from all stakeholders, industry leaders said recently during an AeroDef conference... Continue Reading
No matter how siloed roles or departments are, no one works in a bubble. What happens in marketing affects finance, and finance’s forecasts have ramifications for customer service. In such an interdependent world, managers must learn to open up with all stakeholders or risk losing... Continue Reading
Don't miss this informative edition of MTI's Heat Treat LIVE from September 17th. MTI's Tom Morrison interviews Dan Herring, the Heat Treat Doctor, on emerging technologies and disruption's impact on the heat treat industry in materials, processes, and equipment. Tom and Dan also unpack the key... Continue Reading
