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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is progressing rapidly. Manufacturing companies are incorporating new technologies involving robotics, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, just to name a few. There is a heightened sense of urgency for companies to get on board or be left behind. Most South Carolina manufacturers already have an active and developing continuous improvement program […]
It is 9:00 am on the second Tuesday of the month, your standing meeting time with your boss. You dread this monthly meeting. It is the same every month. Your boss starts the meeting with some small talk, asks you how your family is doing, and then goes in for the kill. He gives you […]
While last year’s virtual manufacturing conference was interesting, it was not the same as being in person together this year in Greenville from November 10 – 12 for this year’s Manufacturing Conference. There are so many memorable moments from the conference that could be discussed. The educational tracks were excellent, the speakers were engaging, and […]
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced OSHA is developing a rule requiring all employers with at least 100 employees to make sure their workforce is fully vaccinated or require unvaccinated workers to get a negative test at least once a week. And in the interim, OSHA is issuing an emergency temporary standard to introduce […]
Join FocalPoint Coaches John Roney, Jerry Pilewski and Mike Ungar for their next Business Advantage free webinar on October 26th from 12pm to 1pm for: 7 Steps to Goal Achievement The process of goal-achieving is one of the most powerful skills that you can ever develop. With this skill, you can achieve virtually any goal […]
Join FocalPoint Coaches Jerry Pilewski, John Roney, and Mike Ungar for their next Business Advantage free webinar on September 28 from 12pm to 1pm for: Life Cycle of a Business Businesses and products follow a predictable cycle. It’s current will dominate regardless of market, technology, talent, or motivation. The key is to understand where you […]
The Challenge The shortage of workers remains a challenge for manufacturers. Reuters reported on July 1, 2021: “. . . a shortage of willing workers is hampering hiring, with other data on Thursday showing a measure of employment at factories contracting in June for the first time in seven months. Manufacturers said they were experiencing […]
Eat That Frog – Time Management Join FocalPoint Coaches Jerry Pilewski, John Roney, and Mike Ungar for their next Business Advantage free webinar on August 24 from 12pm to 1pm for: You can do anything . . . But you cannot do everything. Time management is really management of your life. Time management is […]
Join FocalPoint Coaches Jerry Pilewski, Mike Ungar, and John Roney for their next Business Advantage free webinar July 27, 12pm – 1pm.. Communication Breakthrough: Do You Know the Platinum Rule? Being a versatile and highly skilled communicator is vital in today’s marketplace for success. Key to this is the ability to understand different behavioral styles […]
As the economy recovers, many manufacturers are experiencing demand unseen since before the COVID-19 pandemic began 16 months ago. Everyone is ready to hit the accelerator and speed towards recovery, except for one thing. There is little or no gas in the tank. Having had to reduce payroll months ago to survive, many manufacturers are […]
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