Total Factor Productivity
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Recent labor relations controversies and ongoing arguments about the minimum wage have raised questions as to how a supply chain should share the utility it produces.
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Recent labor relations controversies and ongoing arguments about the minimum wage have raised questions as to how a supply chain should share the utility it produces.
Somehow, when the squirrel’s at work the grasshopper is nowhere to be found. Photo by Ilnur Kalimullin on Unsplash.
When it comes to networking, are you a squirrel or a grasshopper? From what I can tell, there are loads of grasshoppers out there but very few squirrels.
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From electric vehicles (EVs) to renewable energy storage to consumer electronics, lithium-ion batteries are powering the world around us.
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The ongoing relevance of the quality profession requires evolution and adaptation to meet the needs of the 21st century.
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Everyone has goals these days. The one that causes more disconnects than any other is a sales goal. It’s a number to hit (either units or dollars or both—the better ones are actually measured in profit dollars rather than revenue dollars).
For employers, apprenticeships can be an affordable way to build a workforce from the ground up. Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash
Cybersecurity is a fast-growing field with a constant need for skilled professionals. But unlike other professions—like medicine or aviation—there’s no clear-cut pathway to qualifying for cybersecurity positions.
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As sustainability and transparency become increasingly vital to global business practices, the European Union has introduced the Digital Product Passport (DPP)—an initiative that will reshape the manufacturing landscape worldwide.
The global order is shifting under our feet, and America’s role in that order may evolve significantly over the next 50 years. Photo by ThisisEngineering on Unsplash
The state of American manufacturing is in dire need of improvement. For decades, the U.S.
Knowing how to prepare for the certification process is essential. Credit: NSF
In a competitive manufacturing industry, meeting high standards is crucial to quality, sustainability, and safety.
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