The Manufacturer
Fall, 2008
In this issue...
Six Sigma a Methodology...Lean a Way of Life
If you run a manufacturing operation, you probably hear a lot
about Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Often they are used
in conjunction with each other, but they are, in fact, vastly
different things.
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All in the Family... Succession Planning for Family
Businesses
When families debate over Grandpa's semi-antique rocker, it
can be uncomfortable, but that's nothing compared to the warfare
that can ensue over ownership of a prospering precision valve
business where a son, two nephews and a niece have worked for the
past five years. A struggle among relatives for possession of a
family business is not uncommon. Whether the transfer of ownership
or management is premeditated, unexpected, or mandatory, the task
of passing down tenure is unavoidable. What is avoidable, however,
is the messy state of confusion that an unprepared family business
can easily fall into.
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Lean Sparks the Return of Training Within Industry (TWI)
In an era of global competition, American manufacturers have
looked to the principles of Lean Manufacturing - eliminating waste
in the manufacturing process and doing more with less - as a way to
stay competitive. Yet in their attempt to go Lean, many
manufacturers have hit a ceiling.
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Client Success...
With ISO9001:2000, Colt Aims for a Steady Future
Scan Tool & Mold, Inc. Takes Advantage of CONNSTEP's Internal Quality Auditing Program
In the Spotlight...
CONNSTEP Staff Profile: Matin Karbassioon
Of Note...
CONNSTEP Releases FY08 Economic Impact of Services
Governor Rell Announces $100 Million Loan Program for Connecticut Businesses
Connecticut Manufacturing Coalition hosts 2nd Annual Manufacturers' Legislative Forum
Upcoming Events
12.3.2008
Manufacturers' Legislative Forum
12.9.2008
Lean
Office Workshop
12.11.2008
Pull
Systems/Kanban Workshop
12.17.2008
Webcast:
Lean Performance Measurements
12.18.2008
Roundtable:
Plant Tour at Kamatics, Bloomfield