NIST’s Invention Machine: Making the Perfect Parts
The machine shop with some of its 23 current employees. From left to right: Mark Luce, Rick Lake, Travis Shatzley, Marvin Kingsbury, Justin Cullum, Tamara Morris, Tyler Gervasio, Brian Pries, Asia...
What Industry is in Your Wallet?
Previously I wrote a blog about the differences across the 50 states as measured by manufacturing value added per employee. The differences across the states were quite large and I suggested that...
Small-Business Cybersecurity is Twice as Nice as Pumpkin Spice
I think we’ve taken this pumpkin spice thing too far. Don’t get me wrong, I love fall. That first crisp evening when you need to put on a sweater, the crunch of leaves under your feet, homecoming...
Recruiting Millennials for Manufacturing Careers
I was at an end of summer family barbeque the other day, and two of my nephews, 16 and 20 years old, were in attendance. As the day progressed, they spent most of the day fixated on their phones,...
What Manufacturers Are Saying About MEP
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) is a public-private partnership with a national network of thousands of trusted business advisors, manufacturing experts, and partners who support one...
Manufacturing Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Today is the 225th anniversary of Alexander Hamilton’s report on manufacturing to Congress. Wow! 225 years?! Ok, I realize that only us true manufacturing wonks will get all jazzed up about this epic...
Ignoring Cybersecurity is Risky Business
They say opposites attract. While my husband and I have many important things in common, we are complete opposites in one area. He’s a “risk taker,” and me … well, not so much. Rather than being...
Five Benefits of Embracing Sustainability and Green Manufacturing
Embracing sustainable and green principles is not just a trend. Cultivating sustainable and green practices helps organizations become more efficient, competitive and profitable. It’s more than...
3 Ways to Address the Supply Chain Labor Shortage
By 2018, America's supply chain will need to fill 1.4 million new jobs, and this doesn’t even count jobs people will be retiring from. While it’s great to see this kind of growth, there may not be...
5 Common Mistakes Organizations Make in Supplier Selection
Buyers generally have a good understanding of their company’s needs, however, too many assumptions and too little structure can result in mistakes when selecting suppliers. To ensure the best...
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