Vision Mission Passion Action | VMPA – A Methodology for Operations & Leadership
As a COO, operation manager, or leader within a company, it is your responsibility to guide the business towards success and make a positive impact in the world. Efficient business operations are an absolute must, however, they can
If your operations aren’t as efficient as a modern day Machine Shop, you have work to do.
Efficiency is the cornerstone of any successful business, regardless of industry or niche. It is what separates the companies that thrive from those that struggle to keep their heads above water. But it doesn't matter what your business does -
Show That Your Business Should Be Taken Seriously
Leads choose the most professional company that quickly and clearly demonstrates they know how to run their company inside and out. It takes about 50 milliseconds (that’s 0.05 seconds) for users to form an opinion of your website and within one or
The 5 Principles of Manufacturing™
Syncing Business Performance with Customer Expectations On-Time Delivery (OTD) Customer’s Success is contingent upon delivering their project on-time. Top Quality & Competitive Pricing The pain caused for customer’s that receive out-of-spec parts is frustrating and costly. It creates delays, chaos, additional work stress and lower’s the bottom
Survive, Thrive or Die – Lessons in Accountability
With no consequences, poor performance becomes the standard. As a leader it’s not what you preach, it’s what you tolerate. Set expectations and hold people to them. -jockowillink *HR Disclaimer: Adhere to state and federal labor laws and regulations to protect employees
Development Costs | Traditional vs. Lean
Our previous article, “Lean & Affordable Product Development” revealed the approach we’ve developed that doesn’t require big budgets because the focus is to solve the functional problem first with a reference for the desired aesthetic employing DFM, rapid iterations, and
The Professional
A professional will personally reach out and always find ways to increase their efficiency, quality of work and hold themselves up to a standard above the present-day era.
The Purpose of Design & Engineering Work
It's incredible how many engineers and designers spend their entire careers completely missing their purpose and mission in the workplace. Throughout my career, not a single director, VP, or executive ever discussed what the purpose of my work was beyond
5 Reasons to go “Pro” – Prototypes, Product Design, and Invention Projects with a PE
Hiring a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering can provide significant cost and lead-time benefits for your prototype or invention project. Not only do PEs have the technical expertise and experience to complete designs with a high degree of
Come Out of 2020 Swinging – 10 Steps
Hustling, taking on as much work as possible, cutting expenses, saving, and being a value-player will position us to navigate the world unraveling around us; idealism, socialism, and altruism won't bring home a personal win, performance will. Stand up and
