2016 Blog Archive

  • Typewriter

    Process vs. Technology in Productivity

    By Joe Torrago on August 26, 2016

    For readers who don't recognize the item in the photo, this is a manual typewriter. For those that do recognize it, not only do I have a sense of your age, but I'm guessing it brings back some type...

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  • Not Exporting? That's Risky Business

    By KMS on August 23, 2016

    Safety Management Systems (SMS) — A lot of leaders really do not know what this is even through it can be found in most regulatory compliances. Its description is usually vague and often ends up...

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  • Six Sigma Silver Bullet … Part 2

    By Guest Blogger on August 18, 2016

    There have been a large number of companies that have begun their Continuous Improvement journey but never reached the promise land.  My 20 + years of experience has shown me that they fell in love...

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  • Networking Works Both Ways

    By Joe Torrago on August 15, 2016

    In 2013, I found myself out of a job and having to career search for the first time in nearly 25 years.  Fortunately, I was able to work with a local area out-placement agency and oh boy, did I ever...

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  • Wasted Innovation…

    By Guest Blogger on July 15, 2016

    In Lean Six Sigma we spend a lot of time talking about foundational tools which are really rooted in the Lean way of thinking.  Small and Mid-Size companies operate differently than Larger companies...

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  • Five Benefits of Embracing Sustainability and Green Manufacturing

    By NIST MEP on July 11, 2016

    Embracing sustainable and green principles is not just a trend. Cultivating sustainable and green practices helps organizations become more efficient, competitive and profitable. It’s more than...

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  • Total Cost of Ownership

    By Joe Torrago on July 7, 2016

      Total Cost of Ownership (“TCO”) is a concept that examines all of the costs related to the acquisition, transportation, and storage of products within the supply chain.  It goes way beyond the...

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  • Instant Sustainability

    By KMS on June 30, 2016

    The 4th of July.  When I think of this holiday, I think of extravagant aerials blowing up in the sky.  Lots of sparkles and shimmers and multitudes of colors coming together to entertain us.  Not to...

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  • The Majors Use Scouts, Why Shouldn’t You?

    By Steve Davis on June 29, 2016

    Preliminary results of the recent MAMTC/Kansas Department of Commerce survey reveal not surprisingly that the biggest challenge facing Kansas manufacturers is finding and keeping qualified employees...

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  • The 5S Doctor is In - Part 3 of 3

    By Joe Torrago on June 20, 2016

    Thanks for waiting, again.    The 5S doctor will see you now.   Recall from my previous post the definition of encapsulitis is the accumulation of 'stuff' in anything that can be closed and its...

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