The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World
The latest book I'm reviewing is about data and critical thinking, and it often makes you laugh.
The Pursuit of Purpose May Be Harming Your Organization
In what has become the most watched commencement speech ever, Steve Jobs had this advice for the class of 2005 at Stanford Universi
Digital-First Supply Chains Are Critical
It’s common to hear about how the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chain operations. Supply chain leaders are navigating one of the most difficult periods in recent history, and it’s impossible to foretell an end to global disruptions.
Smashed Cars, Burnt Trees, Soggy Insulation
Communities across the U.S. Southeast and Midwest are assessing damage from the deadly and widespread tornado outbreak on Dec.
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Carrying Torch for DED Additive Manufacturing
(Hexagon: Formnext, Frankfurt am Main) -- Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has revealed new developments that advance the application of directed energy deposition (DED) technologies to industrial applications, including collaborations with printer manufacturers pro-beam, Sciaky, DM3
Michigan Metrology Offers Roughness, Texture, and Tribology Short Course
(Michigan Metrology: Livonia, MI) -- Registration is now open for a Surface Roughness, Texture, and Tribology short course hosted by Michigan Metrology in Livonia, Michigan, May 8–9, 2024.
Consumers want more from their brands
Consumers want more from their brands than just good quality and prices. They also want to know that their favorite brands consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. We talk to Mark Schissel, COO for Herbalife Nutrition, about the importance of ESG.
Related article: "A Transparent Supply Chain and Its Impact on People, Our Planet, and Our Businesses"
Three Steps to Reduce Complexity in Product Configurations
As customer demands for more customization and choice increase, the complexity of products and associated product design, manufacturing, and sales processes also increase.
Here’s the Real Difference Between Amateurs and Professionals
During the past decade, I’ve seen several dozen variations of the following urban legend posted online:
Rochester Electronics Receives IATF-16949 Letter of Conformance
(Rochester Electronics: Newburyport, MA) -- Rochester Electronics announces it has earned a letter of conformance, confirming its quality management system (QMS) complies with the requirements of the standard IATF 16949:2016, which defines th
