Why employee feedback is one of your best tools for improving retention Retaining good employees remains one of the biggest challenges facing manufacturers. While many organizations focus heavily on recruiting, Greg Gasper, Certification & Sustainability Services Leader at WMEP, says manufacturers can often improve retention by first understanding why employees choose to leave. “If you […]
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Why manufacturers who take a long-term approach see the greatest results Many manufacturers approach AI the same way they approach equipment investments: identify the need, buy the solution, install it, and move on. That works for machines. It doesn’t work for AI. “AI isn’t a product you install,” says Sanjay Mohan, Executive Director of AI […]
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Manufacturing leaders are no strangers to change. George Nelson explains in this article how the strongest manufacturers continue investing in their foundation regardless of business conditions. […]
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Why leadership development works best when values, expectations, and behaviors are aligned Featuring Kerry Group, Jackson, Wisconsin Many manufacturers invest in leadership training because supervisors need stronger communication, accountability, or people-management skills. But according to Carol Crawford, Talent & Culture Services Leader at WMEP, leadership development is most effective when it’s connected to something bigger: […]
Manufacturers spend a lot of time trying to improve productivity, reduce waste, and solve operational problems. However, many of the best improvement ideas are already sitting inside the organization. […]
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Why stronger systems—not demands—improve manufacturing performance Many manufacturers say the same thing when performance starts slipping: “We need more accountability.” But according to Beth Aldana, Operational Excellence Services Leader at WMEP, accountability isn’t something you can simply demand from people. “Accountability is really an outcome of everything else in the system,” Beth explains. “You can’t […]
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Why most AI projects fail before they begin and how manufacturers can get it right Manufacturers are feeling the pressure to act on AI. The conversation is everywhere—from the shop floor to the leadership team—and many manufacturers are asking, “Where do we start?”. According to Sanjay Mohan, Executive Director of AI Strategy with the MKE […]
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For many manufacturers, the fastest way to improve quality, throughput, and safety isn’t a new machine—it’s stronger supervisors. Learn how Training within Industry can rapidly upskill your workforce. […]
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Why the upcoming revision is the perfect reason to strengthen your system for real results A new version of ISO 9001 is expected in Q3 2026—and it’s the perfect opportunity for manufacturers to step back and tune their systems for better performance. “This update gives companies a reason to step back and ask, ‘Is our […]
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Practical tools to solve problems, reduce waste, and regain control in any manufacturing environment Manufacturers today face rising costs, labor shortages, and disruptions that can make every day feel like a fire drill. If you’re constantly reacting—or dealing with the same issues day after day—it’s time for a different approach. Beth Aldana, WMEP’s Operational Excellence […]
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