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Innovation and Production Run on Different Clocks
Bennie Caldwell
In manufacturing, failure isn’t an option—it’s a liability. A defective part or a missed delivery triggers a chain reaction that can disrupt schedules, undermine trust, and drain resources. So when someone suggests a strategy with the word fail in it, skepticism is understandable, because precision is the lifeblood of the operation. Anything that sounds like an invitation to make…

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A Road Map to Asset Performance Management in Life Sciences

In 2025, there’s been a marked increase in FDA warning letters. During the second quarter of 2025 alone, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued 172 warning letters. A notable enforcement surge occurred in September 2025 when the FDA released 80 warning letters in a single week.…

Management by Objectives

Management by objectives isn’t just a way to set direction for an organization. It’s a prerequisite for creating sustainable development and a culture of continuous improvement.

True success, however, comes not just from setting goals, but from ensuring they are actually achieved…

Inspecting Industrial Gearboxes With 3D Scanners

Regular inspection is absolutely vital with industrial transmission systems. Just like the gearbox in an everyday car, components are prone to wear, misalignment, and fatigue—issues that can lead to machinery failure. This isn’t just a matter of downtime but operator safety, too.

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Stop Solving the Wrong Problems

I’ve had this conversation countless times—sometimes with a frustrated client, often with a colleague, and occasionally with my own reflection.

We hear familiar calls for help:
• “We need better communication.”
• “People need to collaborate more.”
• “We’ve lost our…

Break Out of the Paper Prison

What’s truly holding your discrete manufacturing shop back from reaching its full potential? It’s often not the commonly cited culprits like labor shortages, razor-thin margins, or fierce competition. It’s more often paper: the unseen, insidious enemy.

Imagine your shop floor:…

Gen AI Anxiety in the Workplace

The conversation about generative AI (gen AI) is unavoidable in today’s business landscape. It’s disruptive, transformative, and packed with potential—both thrilling and intimidating.

As organizations adopt gen AI to streamline operations, develop products, or enhance customer…

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