2023 Blog Archive

  • 5 Reasons to Join a Manufacturing Association

    May 1, 2023

    Leaders in manufacturing often have a very demanding schedule. However, one thing that they (and their team) should make time for is participation in a manufacturing association.  Membership in a...

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  • Ask KMS Manufacturing Executive Roundtable

    465 MILLION REASONS FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT KMS

    April 11, 2023

    465,00,000 is a big number.  And that number is good for Kansas manufacturers.  That is the total number of dollars of new and retained sales that the combined KMS clients experienced in 2022 because...

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  • Social Media for Manufacturers - LinkedIn

    5 Ways Your Business Can Benefit from LinkedIn

    March 31, 2023

    Most people know that LinkedIn is a social networking platform designed specifically for professionals and businesses. The platform has over 774 million users in more than 200 countries and...

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  • Standard Work Instruction Lunch and Learn - KCK

    Benefits of SWI. A Big One is Employee Retention.

    March 30, 2023

    The Importance of Using Standard Work Instruction in a Manufacturing Business Manufacturing businesses require a high level of consistency and accuracy in their operations, and this is where...

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  • Hidden costs of employees turnover

    High Turnover in Manufacturing - The Hidden Costs

    March 30, 2023

    Employee turnover is a common challenge for many businesses, but it can be particularly costly for manufacturing companies. When employees leave, they take valuable knowledge, experience, and...

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  • Employee retention and the endless hiring loop

    March 30, 2023

    A key business issue for companies in manufacturing is the struggle to fill open positions. It is causing business pains with missed business opportunities, delayed output, increased overtime, safety...

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  • KMS 2022 Economic Impacts for Kansas Manufacturing

    Q1 2023 Economic Impacts on Kansas Manufacturing

    March 28, 2023

    Q1 2023 Economic Impacts on Kansas Manufacturing Webinar  On March 28th, Chris Kuehl, Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence, provided great information about what the economic...

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  • Funding to Improve Your Competitiveness

    Showing You the Money Virtual Event

    March 14, 2023

    Kansas City Manufacturing Network (KCMN) and Central Kansas Manufacturing Network (CKMN) hosted a combined networks virtual monthly meeting.  Non-members were invited to participate in the event, too...

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  • OSHA Classes

    OSHA Classes

    March 7, 2023

    KMS partner Hutchinson Community College is offering OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) classes at its Wichita location.   If you want to have an employee attend any of these...

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  • Funding to Improve Your Competitiveness

    FUNDING TO IMPROVE YOUR COMPETITIVENESS

    February 16, 2023

    On February 16th, Becky Nace of the Mid-America Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (TAAC) participated in a virtual event hosted by KMS.   Becky provided information about the Trade Adjustment...

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