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Powerful Six-Sigma Tools for a Job Shop

I’m not a big fan of force-fitting lean and six-sigma tools into applications that just...

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What makes manufacturing leadership such a fun and dynamic career?

1. Developing Employees: When a leader provides an environment that is...

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Don’t just clean the mess, 5S!

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