The Manufacturer
Spring, 2009
In this Issue...
What I've Learned with Bob Smith, Gatekeeper,
Dur-A-Flex
A sense of ownership among all staff is our goal. You
can either throw people at problems or build leaders. Our
people become leaders, knowing all aspects of the business, and
always thinking about making improvements to the business.
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Avoiding Single Customer Syndrome
The current challenges with the US and global economies have
affected most manufacturing firms of all sizes in a variety of
ways, some positive and some negative. On the positive side,
well-run and diversified companies have been able to survive and
grow because they have not been overly reliant on any single market
sector.
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Digital Manufacturing Breaks the Mold
Manufacturers around the world are putting aside their molds
and tooling to take advantage of direct digital manufacturing (DDM)
solutions for a wide variety of projects.
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Client Success...
TRUMPF Cuts
Costs with Laser Precision
In the Spotlight...
CONNSTEP Staff Profile: Jack Crane
Of Note...
Northeast Utilities PRIME Program for 2009
2009 CONNSTEP
Manufacturing & Business Conference - Post Event Review
Upcoming Training & Networking
Events
6.2 & 6.3
Lean Office Workshop
6.12
Connecticut Quality Symposium
6.21
Manufacturing
Operations Roundtable