Resilient as Ever, California Manufacturers Begin Recovery
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO California Manufacturers operating in a challenging environment for the past four decades show their toughness and flexibility on the COVID-19 battlefront. Essential manufacturers have stayed open, learning and
Building A Top Team: 14 Strategies For Attracting More A-Players To Your Company
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com It's no secret that building a world-class company starts with getting the right people involved.
Manufacturing for Value
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO Manufacturing is traditionally a high-asset based operation. These assets have a liquidation value and a “going concern” value. In valuing an ongoing business the major concern for valuing
16 Leaders Share Tips To Stay Calm, Brave And Empathetic In A Crisis
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com Leading others is a challenge in the best of times, and even more so in
15 Coaches Share Their Top Life Hacks For Building Better Habits
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com Building positive habits, in both your work and personal spheres, is a great way to
East Bay EDA Business Recovery Survey
The East Bay EDA has partnered with the Alameda County Workforce Development Board, Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County, local cities and Chambers of Commerce to develop and implement a regional survey. Your participation
Food Safety: Recall Prevention and Response
By Michael Shabaka, Ph.D., Manex Consulting The public expects that when they consume a food product, it is safe to eat. Several industry standards such as hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), good manufacturing practice (GMP),
15 Customer Service Strategies To Help You Deliver A 5-Star Experience
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com Customer service can make or break a business, especially if you've had a hard time
15 Key Tips For Companies Implementing Formal Remote Work Policies
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com Remote work is on the rise, and whether you’ve recently adopted some flexible work options
Utilizing a Lean Layout in Your Manufacturing Space
By Walt Tarpley, Vice President of Client Services for Manex Utilizing a lean layout in your manufacturing space can improve work processes and productivity. Whether attempting to make better use of an existing space or planning a
Business Assistance Program to Help Small & Mid-Sized Manufacturers With COVID-19 Challenges
By Samantha Miller, Business Services Coordinator at Alameda County Workforce Development Board The Alameda County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB) and The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex) have expanded their Business Assistance Program (BAP) for small
Dietary Supplements Vs. Food: FSMA Labeling Requirements for Food Manufacturers
By Michael Shabaka, Ph.D., Manex Consulting The United States defined supplements in its 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) as a product taken by mouth that contains a dietary ingredient intended to supplement
Scholarship Program for Small Manufacturers
By Gene Russell, Manex President & CEO Manex is making a scholarship available for small manufacturing businesses in Northern California. This program is offered to selected small manufacturing companies a pro-bono grant for an overall
FDA Food Labeling Requirements for Manufacturers and Updated Compliance Dates
By Michael Shabaka, Ph.D., Manex Director of Sales and Innovation Excellence On May 27, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the final rule amending food label requirements. The final rule amends the
How Blockchain Technology Can Help the Manufacturing Industry Evolve
By Guest Blogger Larisa Rapaport, Partner Squarmilner & Manufacturing Enthusiast The Use of Blockchain Technology is Growing in Manufacturing Blockchain technology is on the rise in the manufacturing and distribution industry. Airlines use it to
