KMS Blog

We have pulled together information we believe may be beneficial to you and your organization from our internal subject matter experts and external resources. Let us know if there is a topic that you would like one of our experts to cover.  Drop us a line.

  • 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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  • Why Hire a Consultant - KMS

    Why You Should Consider Using A Consultant Like KMS

    February 15, 2023

    Manufacturing Challenges Weighing Heavily On You? Small and medium-sized business owners and leaders often grapple with intense pressures stemming from various manufacturing challenges. Limited time...

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  • Standard Work Instruction Lunch and Learn - KCK

    Standard Work Instruction Lunch and Learn

    February 3, 2023

    As a business leader you should be focused on growing your business. You shouldn't be a firefighter, spending most of your time putting out inefficient operational fires that flare up daily. This...

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  • Firefighter or Manufacturing Leader.  Which Are You?

    Firefighter or Manufacturing Leader, Which Are You?

    February 1, 2023

    You’re not a firefighter.  You're a manufacturing leader.  So why are you fighting so many "fires"?  It keeps you from focusing on growing your company.  Many manufacturing leaders often feel as if...

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