2016 Blog Archive
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Lean/Six Sigma Succeeds When You Start by Asking "Why?"
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to be a part of the 3rd annual Continuous Improvement and Innovation Conference (CIIC) at Kansas Wesleyan University. We covered a wide range of topics, one...
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MAMTC is an MEP National Network Affiliate…Fine … but just what is an MEP?
MEP or the Manufacturing Extension Partnership is a Network of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) within the US Department of Commerce. Before your eyes gloss over, let’s...
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How Do I Increase the Value of My Company?
This is a question asked by owners, CEO's and presidents of small and medium sized manufacturing companies. This is especially true of those companies either in the midst of or considering a...
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October Update
Fall is here, and to me that means football. Lots and lots of football. I personally enjoy the college game more than the professional game, as I find it more entertaining because of the wide variety...
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The Internet of Things
Here is a quick quiz. Which of these things are real and currently available? A medicine bottle that not only alerts you to take your dose on schedule, but also can request a refill with a...
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Your Opinion Matters
Each year, Manufacturing Day celebrates the power and positive contribution of manufacturing. Events take place across the country that help inform and inspire the next generation of manufacturers....
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Independence Community College Fab Lab Blab - September
The Fab Lab at Independence Community College support small businesses and entrepreneurs. Their monthly newsletter, The Fab Lab Blab, is a production of Fab Lab ICC. Check out the September 2016...
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New Overtime Rules In Kansas
You may not be aware of the new rules regarding overtime pay that will be in effect as of December 1st, 2016. Here are a few basics from the Department of Labor website to get you up to speed:...
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Celebrating Manufacturing Workers this Labor Day
Manufacturing is the 6th largest employment sector in the U.S. and through its technological advances, America maintains its competitive advantage in the global marketplace with streamlined...
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The Key to Transformation
I began my day with a little light reading. As fate would have it, I came across a blog that covers something very important to business and foundational to a business’s ability to transform from...
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