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  • 10 REASONS TO OPTIMIZE INDIRECT LABOR
    Everyone is aware of what indirect labor is and everyone can show you a number which they have associated to it, but how many of those numbers are truly accurate? Most people are astonished once they are faced with the true costs of their indirect labor.
  • GETTING A HANDLE ON PRODUCTIVITY
    Your business is growing, you are hiring more people, everyone in your organization has gained responsibilities, you are working overtime, and yet, you are experiencing new problems that threaten to undermine your business plan. These growing pains are keeping you from your regular duties; you are running around putting out fires, forcing orders through your system, responding to customer inquiries about late or missed shipments, looking for solutions, and trying to determine how you are going to reorganize your business structure to better respond to this increased workload, but whatever you try you can’t seem to get out from behind the eight ball.
  • ARE YOU THE PROBLEM OR THE SOLUTION
    It is usually not what you are doing, but what you are perceived to be doing; not who you are, but rather, who you are perceived to be. Plain and simple; if you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem.
  • ISO FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS
    ISO has been around long enough that everyone is aware of what can be gained by implementation of this system, yet many businesses are still reluctant to adopt this practice into their operations. As daunting as the process may seem, with a little planning it can be much easier than you might think.
  • GROWING YOUR EMPLOYEES
    The importance of reinvesting in your business is no secret. A considerable amount of energy is expended in the process of finding that capable employee, but what about your current workforce?
  • OFFSHORING - ARE THE SAVINGS WORTH THE COST
    The low cost of labor in many foreign countries makes expanding operations outside the US an attractive option, but is it as great a deal as you might think? Here are just a few things to consider before expanding overseas.
  • LEAN MANUFACTURING, ARE YOU READY FOR IMPROVEMENT?
    What is lean manufacturing? We all have our ideas, however, if you haven’t been formally trained or deeply involved, odds are, you’re thinking only of the cost savings side. The major stumbling block to achieving a successful lean approach is usually shortsightedness. If you approach the concept with an open mind, look to the long term, and strive for a continuous routine of improvement you will be successful.
  • EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES, THE HIDDEN WORKFORCE
    Contrary to popular belief, there is very large and growing source of quality recruits out there waiting for you to find them. Do you have a plan to seek out and attract this hidden resource?

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