Every day in manufacturing, hands and fingers are the first to face danger—cuts, crushes, and worse. These injuries hurt your people and slow down your whole operation. Knowing why these happen and how to prevent them puts safety back in… Read More »Hands and Fingers: Why They’re the Most Common Manufacturing Injuries — And How You Can Stop Them Now
The year’s almost up and your sales target is still out of reach. You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean you have to accept a shortfall. From construction materials to job shops, here’s a set of practical moves that real businesses… Read More »2 Months Left, Sales Behind: 17+ Smart Moves Manufacturing Businesses Can Make to Hit Their Targets
Only two months left and the numbers aren’t where you need them to be. But the year’s not over—and if you use the time well, you can still make it your strongest quarter yet. Here are field-tested, clear, and doable… Read More »Running Out of Time? 17+ Fast, Practical Ways Manufacturing Businesses Can Beat Their Sales Target Before Year-End
Finding and keeping good people is one of the toughest challenges manufacturing businesses face today. But with the right use of AI and automation, you can fill gaps faster, lower hiring costs, and keep your top talent around longer. This… Read More »Hiring in Manufacturing Feels Broken? Here’s How AI and Automation Can Fix It
A job safety analysis (JSA) doesn’t just prevent accidents—it’s a business tool for cutting downtime, boosting productivity, and building a stronger workforce. When done right, it turns everyday tasks into safer, smarter systems. This guide breaks down how to actually… Read More »How to Run a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) —and Use It to Boost Safety, Productivity, and Business Growth
One unpaid $250 bill triggered billions in losses for one of the world’s most powerful companies. If it can happen to them, it can happen to any business that overlooks the small stuff. This story is more than a cautionary… Read More »The $250 Mistake That Cost Billions: What Every Manufacturing Business Can Learn from Novo Nordisk’s Patent Failure
Strategic thinking is the key to turning a steady manufacturing operation into a growth engine. When you step back from the daily grind and think clearly about where your business needs to go, you start spotting opportunities others miss. This… Read More »How Manufacturing Businesses Can Achieve Growth and Scale with Strategic Thinking
You’re already juggling tight margins, rising costs, and customer demands. The last thing your manufacturing business needs is more projects that quietly suck up resources without delivering results. Knowing how to identify and cut these projects can save you time,… Read More »Stop the Waste: How to Spot and Cut Unnecessary Projects That Are Quietly Draining Your Manufacturing Business
Most manufacturing businesses don’t sell for what owners hope—they sell for what buyers can justify.If you want 6x earnings, you need a business that runs like one. This is how you grow cash flow and reduce the risk that kills… Read More »Want a Higher Sale Price? Then Build a Better Business. Here’s How.
Most owners think their business is worth more than the market says. But the truth is, 95% of deals land in the same tight range—like it or not. Here’s what drives that number, what holds it back, and how to… Read More »Why Most Manufacturing Businesses Sell for 2x to 4x—And What to Do About It