Workforce Development
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A Standardized Approach to Job Shop Lean
A software toolkit used by one job shop to successfully implement lean manufacturing practices is now more widely available. A few other resources are also worth a look.
Read MoreEMAG Unveils Technology School
The Emag Technology School USA hosted its first class January 9 at machine tool builder Emag’s U.S. headquarters facility in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Read MoreImportant Versus Urgent
Don’t let the search for manufacturing staff today distract you from the potential for developing employees tomorrow.
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Advancing Manufacturing, Tomorrow and Today
A drilling solution improves the production of a component that is critical for correcting spinal disorders. Meanwhile, an apprenticeship program ensures that improvements like this one can continue into the future.
Read MoreLabor Rules Made Permanent at IMTS Venue
IMTS exhibitors will have the right to use their own employees to assemble their own machines, thanks to a recent agreement on work rules at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
Read MoreOnline Learning Management System for All Employees
Shoptech Software’s E2 Learning Management System (LMS) is a comprehensive online learning system for the job shop/make-to-order manufacturing industry.
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Workholding Tools Enable Faster Job Change-Overs
Kurt’s HD and HDL vises and towers are designed for faster setups, larger workholding capacity, and greater flexibility and precision to handle a variety of part configurations.
Read MoreTechnical Event to Highlight Technology, Skills Development
A December 14 open house at cutting tool supplier Sandvik Coromant’s Fair Lawn, New Jersey technical center will focus on developing workforce skills and improving productivity. The full-day event will feature a keynote presentation from Peter Borden, president of the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association (AMTDA), about the current state of U.S. manufacturing and the shortage of skilled labor facing the industry.
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Machine Shop Marketing
How will you connect with your next customer? Two contract shops describe methods that seem to work.
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App Gives iPad, Tablet Users Anytime Access to Job Shop
Mobile Dashboard from Shoptech Software is an ERP mobile app designed specifically for iPads, tablets and smart phones that enables users to monitor job shops from anywhere at anytime.
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