Errors and Omissions: A Serious Subject in Manufacturing
Manufacturers who respond proactively to risk will be better positioned to grow and prosper. Relationships with both suppliers and customers are becoming increasingly interdependent. This presents an increased risk for economic loss that is not
What Are Key Performance Indicators and How Can KPIs Help?
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are financial and non-financial measurements derived from financial and non-financial data that tell you how your company is really doing. KPIs allow you to build better relationships with your key suppliers
10 Clear Signs A Stellar Employee Is Ready For Promotion
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com Every business owner and team leader wants to see their employees grow and thrive. In
15 Ways To Stay Relevant And Find Success As A Salesperson
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com From changes in technology to evolving social structures, the business landscape today shifts rapidly. While
15 Signs That It’s Time To Pivot Your Business
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com A startup business usually begins with a singular focus, with defined plans and goals in place.
Manufacturing Automation Via Robots & Software Technologies
Many people may hesitate when it comes to automating their workforce. One can speculate that robots or other types of automation will require significant start-up costs, as well as the resources (such as programmers and
15 Ways To Level Up Your Negotiation Skills
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com Whether it’s asking for a raise or speaking with an investor, it can be difficult
16 Tips For Business Owners’ 2019 ‘To Do’ Lists
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com January is like the first blank page in a new notebook. What you do during
15 Tricks To Break Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Make The Sale
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com We develop comfort zones to shield ourselves from situations that might be unfamiliar or stressful.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ENSURE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED MANUFACTURERS MEET THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MINIMUM CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Small Manufacturers Without Resources to Meet DoD Cybersecurity Regulations Risk Revenue Loss Manex Consulting a member of –The Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, the educational foundation for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers, a public/private partnership
Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers
By Michael Shabaka, Ph.D., Director of Sales and Innovation Excellence for Manex Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is a celebration of U.S. manufacturing that is meant to inspire career choices in or related to
11 Methods To Better Manage Time During The Holiday Season
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission -- Originally on Forbes.com The holiday season is an excellent chance to spend time with family and friends
Gene Russell Accepted Into Forbes Coaches Council
Forbes Coaches Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for Leading Business and Career Coaches Gene Russell, President and CEO of The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex) in San Ramon, California, has been accepted into Forbes Coaches
MEP at 30 — Looking Back at the Four Eras of Manufacturing
By Dave Cranmer, Deputy Director of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Reposted with permission ( https://www.nist.gov/blogs) Since its founding in 1995, Manex has been a highly regarded and rewarded MEP Center. August 23, 2018 represented
In Search of Manufacturing Excellence: Toyota & The Piggly Wiggly Lesson
By Gene Russell, Manex Consulting President & CEO Founded in 1937, Toyota became the largest car manufacturer in the world in 2007. Today, Toyota is the most valuable and most reliable car and truck company