To PO or Not to PO . . . that is the Question
By: Matthew Kirchner
They may be a hassle, but purchase orders save countless mistakes and unnecessary costs.
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Quarterbacks, Power Forwards, Olympians and Benchmarking
By: Matthew Kirchner
What if there was a way to determine how we are performing financially compared with companies similar to our own? What if we could compare our results with theirs on an even playing field? What if we could determine where others are outperforming us and then take steps to improve in those areas?
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The Coatings Rework Nightmare
By: Matthew Kirchner
How company mindset in a quandary can make or break a finishing operation.
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Matt Kirchner: Porter’s Five Forces in the Finishing Industry
By: Matthew Kirchner
Higher barriers to entry, minimal competitive rivalry, fewer substitutes and less powerful customers and suppliers—pay heed to Porter’s Five Forces and your next expansion will more likely be a lucrative one.
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A Fight for the Future of Finishing Shops
By: Matthew Kirchner
The driving force of changes is often a generational battle, too.
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The Keys To World-Class Finishing
By: Matthew Kirchner
What underperforming finishers don’t know (that good ones do)
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Redneck Jokes and Finishing
By: Matthew Kirchner
At the ECOAT 2012 Conference in Orlando, Fla., last month, we addressed the topic “What Underperforming Finishers Don’t Know (That Good Ones Do).”
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Five Market and Industry Trends in Surface Finishing 2012
By: Matthew Kirchner
Consider market and industry trends, and modify strategy to take advantage of them
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Predictive Analytics
By: Matthew Kirchner
Imagine for the moment you could predict the future. Suppose you could foretell how your customers, employees or suppliers would behave during the next year or two. How would you use the information? Would you introduce a new finish to the market before anyone else?
#management #economics
Taking It to the Max: Throughput changes that amount to 300% finishing improvement.
By: Matthew Kirchner
When it comes to getting maximum throughput and optimal first pass yield from their finishing departments, Metalcraft of Mayville has quite a story to tell.
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The Number One Problem Facing Surface Finishers Today
By: Matthew Kirchner
With nearly one in five American workers either unemployed or underemployed it seems inconceivable that coaters and manufacturers alike would have such a difficult time finding the right people. Mention this problem to a friend working outside the manufacturing sector and your statement produces a confounded gape. Raise the issue with a coater and watch for the knowing acknowledgement. What’s the problem? There are three, actually.
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And You Can Quote Me on That!
By: Matthew Kirchner
Eight memorable quotes to run your business by.
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