What Is Smart Manufacturing, Exactly?

What YOU Should Know About Smart Manufacturing. #1 In A Series. It’s certainly not a new sentiment, but it may be truer today than ever…if you aren’t moving forward, you’re falling behind. The hyper-competitive business landscape has made pressure a 24/7...

5 Ways Technology Can Help Employee Work-Life Balance.  #MindfulTech

In last Thursday’s post, I discussed the problems that can come with the new “always-connected-to-the-office” culture. As this Wall Street Journal article points out, the work day never really ends, as communication with bosses and colleagues continues into the evening and beyond via the ever-present, ever-available smartphone.

The Best Decisions Are Based On Facts…ISO Says So

There’s plenty of bravado out there that suggests that “going with your gut” and having the courage to take chances is a trait of great leaders. But the process we completed to achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification helped us realize one thing very clearly: if you have a choice between intuition and information, go with the facts.