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How Do We Make Lean Stick? Four Essentials for Lasting Change
How Do We Make Lean Stick? Four Essentials for Lasting Change

A look at the principles, behaviors, motivators and enablers that are key to a continuous-improvement culture transformation. A common question regarding lean transformation is: How do we make lean stick? How do we instill lean into our culture and make it part of our company DNA,... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/8/2025


Is ESG Creating New Opportunities for EHS Professionals?
Is ESG Creating New Opportunities for EHS Professionals?

EHS professionals can help ESG “avoid the pitfalls of the past and fast-track its maturation," says EY. A recent article, “Why there can be no ESG without EHS transformation" from EY, an accounting and consulting firm, ascertains that EHS professional have a special role, and thus... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/8/2025


How to Let Go of the Past
How to Let Go of the Past

My “past” is pretty ordinary. There are good times and not-so-good times. I have a few regrets, things I wish I could do differently, and things I wish I had done more often. But overall, I wouldn’t change a thing. Every decision, good or bad, has shaped me into who I am, and... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/8/2025


Retaining your Best Talent During Economic Uncertainty
Retaining your Best Talent During Economic Uncertainty

As economic uncertainty grows, leaders must find ways to retain their top talent. Alaina Love offers five lessons learned from other lean times. According to a recent AP News report, the S&P 500 has tumbled more than 12% so far this year. At the same time, US markets are being outpaced in... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/1/2025


Struggling at Work? Here’s What Could Be Wrong and How to Fix It
Struggling at Work? Here’s What Could Be Wrong and How to Fix It

Work is not supposed to drain all your energy or leave you questioning yourself every day. Yet, it happens more often than people like to admit. If you are feeling off, disconnected, or frustrated in your role, there is usually a real reason behind it. You are not just being lazy or... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/1/2025


NAM: Comprehensive Manufacturing Strategy Will “Ignite” Renaissance
NAM: Comprehensive Manufacturing Strategy Will “Ignite” Renaissance

The NAM’s comprehensive manufacturing strategy will be fundamental in “igniting the Industrial Renaissance of the United States,” the NAM told a House committee today ahead of a hearing of the same name. What’s going on: “Manufacturers call on President Trump... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/1/2025


MTI Provides Member Unparalleled Connection to Real Time Answers
MTI Provides Member Unparalleled Connection to Real Time Answers

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, MTI Members face constant pressure to make quick, informed decisions across all areas of operation—quality, audit compliance, safety, HR, production, and customer service. Relying solely on internal knowledge can be... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted04/24/2025


Gain a Competitive Edge with MTI's 2025 Economic Forecasts - Quarterly Dates Released
Gain a Competitive Edge with MTI's 2025 Economic Forecasts - Quarterly Dates Released

The Metal Treating Institute (MTI), in partnership with ITR Economics, delivers powerful forecasting events that help heat treaters stay ahead of economic shifts and market trends. These exclusive Member events provide vital insights into the road ahead—equipping companies with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted04/24/2025


Bringing an AI Boost to Additive Manufacturing
Bringing an AI Boost to Additive Manufacturing

The technology can make it easier for companies to use 3D printing and enhance the design process. The global additive manufacturing industry was valued at over $20 billion in 2023. Additive manufacturing is slated to grow rapidly as companies use AI to experiment with designs, make the... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted04/24/2025


Rethinking Strategy as Trade Models Crumble
Rethinking Strategy as Trade Models Crumble

We're experiencing a fundamental business shift that's rewiring approaches to operations, pricing, investment and talent. For years, manufacturers have lived and breathed globalization. Whether chasing cost advantages, tapping into emerging markets or streamlining production across continents,... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted04/17/2025


Stop Talking—to Influence People, do One Simple Thing Instead, says Leadership Expert
Stop Talking—to Influence People, do One Simple Thing Instead, says Leadership Expert

The secret to having impact is being able to influence how others think and act. And as a leadership expert who’s studied mental strength for 30 years, I know that the No. 1 thing you can do to be more influential is something anyone can do: be a truly active listener. Think about... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted04/17/2025


US Industrial Production Falls on Lower Energy Demand
US Industrial Production Falls on Lower Energy Demand

"Last month's gain in manufacturing output is old news, given the disruption the sector faces due to the new tariffs," Pantheon Macroeconomics Senior Economist Oliver Allen said in a statement. U.S. industrial production contracted last month as warmer weather reduced the demand for energy,... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted04/17/2025