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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 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…
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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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…
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:…
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…