In the manufacturing and assembly world, tightening, controlling, or measuring torque fasteners is imperative for production efficiency.

In my March 7, 2012, column, “An Elegantly Simple but Counterintuitive Approach to Analysi

Not too long ago, my wife and I attended a fundraiser hosted by one local restaurateur on behalf of another.

During your career, it can be tempting to fall into comfortable patterns, turn autopilot on, and coast from project to project.

I n my February column, "Avoiding Company Decline," I described how part of a corporation's economic slide could be attributed to organizational scorecards or dashboa

The process of problem solving can at first blush appear relatively simple: The difficulty is defined, facts and evidence are collected and analyzed, and a solution agreed upon.

Recognizing that advancement in the way things are made is critical to the success of manufacturing, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) announces its 2012 list of Innovations That Could Change the Wa

Bounties in the National Football League (NFL)?

Warren Buffett famously said, “Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.” And you’d love to be that kind of long-term thinker, willing to invest in the future when others are running for cover.

As you finish reloading your rifle, you realize there’s a lull in the fighting. There is no gunfire, no explosions, the screaming and yelling have subsided. After three hours of battle, it’s become relatively quiet on both ships.