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Interview with Fender Guitar Executive

Can people and robots work side-by-side? It seems to be the hot topic lately.  Fender Guitar’s Senior VP of Operations, Ed Magee and I talked about talent, technology and transition after the Manufacturing Summit. At Fender, skilled craftsmen and craftswomen are critically important.  Yet, Fender also automates where it [...]

2024-02-15T21:36:31-08:00February 7, 2020|Categories: Inner Circle, Interviews, Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: , , |
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NOW is the Time to Invest in Employees

Are you investing in your employees? If you have employees who want to do a good job but who don't have the tools and skills to accomplish this goal, you'll end up with frustrated employees who are not engaged. What percentage of your employees do you think are in this position?
2024-02-16T18:17:30-08:00December 24, 2019|Categories: Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: , , , , , |
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Manufacturing Month & Interview with an Innovation Award Winner

October is manufacturing month, and so we'd be remiss if we didn't highlight the power of manufacturing on our jobs, economy and quality of life. Manufacturing is powerful in its influence although it is often overlooked.
2024-02-16T18:55:26-08:00October 21, 2019|Categories: Innovation, Manufacturing|Tags: , , |
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Do You Treat Your People as Critical Assets to Your Success?

According to all the surveys, engagement is at horrific levels in the vast majority of organizations yet engagement is key to driving performance. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out investing in your people is not only common sense but it can do more good for your bottom line than almost anything else.
2023-11-27T20:14:03-08:00June 3, 2019|Categories: Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership|Tags: , , , , |
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Top Two Issues According to Wells Fargo Customers

Beyond talent, you had better protect your company from cyber security threats.  It is as simple as "get an expert immediately if you aren't already working with one", no matter your organization's size.  Small organizations are more likely to be attacked! 
2024-02-16T21:14:40-08:00December 17, 2018|Categories: ERP & Technology, Supply Chain Briefing, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: , , , , |
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The Resilient Supply Chain: Does Your Environment Support Fear?

In today's Amazonian environment, customers expect rapid delivery, 24/7 accessibility, easy returns, innovative collaborations and much more. Add disruptors and it is quite clear we are in a new ballgame.
2024-02-16T21:11:27-08:00November 26, 2018|Categories: Leadership & Skills Development, Supply Chain, Talent & Leadership|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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What Tours Have You Gone on Lately?

How recently have you gone on a tour?  You might want to start by going on a tour of your company.  As strange as it sounds, it can be eye opening if you take the view of an external tour and see what you observe.  Better yet, take others with you and see what they observe.
2024-02-16T21:54:56-08:00July 30, 2018|Categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: , , , |
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Best Practices and the Bellagio Fountain

If you are an employee, take the proactive approach and seek out your manager to discuss where the company is headed.  Find out how you can add more value. 
2024-01-31T16:52:02-08:00January 29, 2018|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: , , , , , |
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