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Implementing Meaningful and Sustainable Business Transformations
Many tools and concepts can be applied when implementing a transformation in a business. But what makes the transformation meaningful? What is the thing that will drive the transformation’s success? It’s not how well standard work is written or the number of pull...
The Roles of Leadership in Effective Transformation
There are so many articles on leadership that offer generic tips: be inclusive, take a coach-approach, and be open to feedback, among others. And, while all of those items are certainly true, what is often missing is the textured approach that is needed in different...
How Authentic Leadership Can Help Drive Business Results
Anyone who has heard me speak knows that I believe a manufacturing career is not for the faint of heart. But, Shannon and I both believe that there are few careers that are as rewarding. Some of the principles that we used in leading the numerous transformations of...
Adding Automation to Factories: A Multi-faceted Initiative
On Automating Factories By: Shannon Karels & Kathy Miller Adding automation to factories is a multi-faceted initiative. Both the benefits and the challenges are plentiful. The issues associated with the workforce alone are varied and complex. Additionally,...
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52 Manufacturing Definitions by Propel
Every industry speaks in acronyms and manufacturing and supply chain are no different! "CAPA? MTBF? NCMR? At first glance, the world of product manufacturing seems to be one big secret code. Here’s your ultimate guide to supply chain acronyms."...
The Manufacturing Skills Gap: What it is and How to Solve It?
It's so inspiring to have other like minded people and companies doing great things to keep the manufacturing industry thriving. Check out this insightful article by Converged by Propel. "In our industry the lack of manufacturing skills has created a skills gap and...
