Malcolm Gladwell's new book, Blink, has made me ponder the role that intuitive quick decision-making plays in effective leadership. At the heart of the book is the idea that snap judgments -- even apparently instinctual, gut reactions -- are … [Read more]
Leverage the Power of Culture-Shifting Events
Every now and then we're lucky enough to experience an event that has the potential to completely shift the culture of an organization. Many times the event will be painful, but if the opportunity is recognized it can be leveraged to create … [Read more]
Manufacturer’s Week in Washington
Today is the start of Manufacturer's Week in Washington DC. For three days manufacturers - large, medium and small - will travel to Washington, D.C. There will be several different events during these three days. All revolve around one common … [Read more]
Wal-Mart Reconfigures the Supply Chain… Again
Is Wal-Mart a force for good or for evil? We've all heard the arguments... on one side Wal-Mart's pricing pressure is driving manufacturers to outsource overseas or even to close, but on the other hand they are lowering the cost of basic … [Read more]
Download Lean Manufacturing Training PowerPoint Presentations
Superfactory's wide range of downloadable lean manufacturing training PowerPoint presentations continue to be very popular, and every day we receive requests for new presentations. A resounding theme among recent suggestions has been "Lean … [Read more]
I want to give you cash!
Sometimes our customers really want to do business with us but we just make it too difficult. As Donald Trump reiterated over and over in the season premiere of The Apprentice this week, "... it's all about the point of sale." … [Read more]