Must-Read Books for Surface Finishers
By: Matthew Kirchner
The successful surface finishing manager of the future will:
A) Display a keen understanding of how the manufacturing economy and surface finishing industry evolve.
#economics
A Hunt for the Elusive Surface Finishing Economic Forecast
By: Matthew Kirchner
During a 30-day period this year, I pulled the following headlines related to the U.S. economy from various periodicals.
#economics
Confessions of a Core Values Convert (I Thought Mission Statements were Stupid)
By: Matthew Kirchner
My name is Matt Kirchner and I am a Core Values Convert.
Charlie Sheen, Elephants and Really Big Finishing Deals
By: Matthew Kirchner
From time to time I like to pop in Oliver Stone’s classic 1987 film “Wall Street.”
Captive Operation or Outsource? That is the Question
By: Matthew Kirchner
It is a question regularly debated in executive strategy sessions and corporate board rooms.
Surface Finishing Management Myths
By: Matthew Kirchner
Surface Finishing Management Myth: (sûrfs ‘fi-nishi[ng] mnj-mnt ‘mith) n. 1.
#management
Think You’re in the Finishing Business? Think Again...
By: Matthew Kirchner
What business are you in?”
The typical response from someone in our industry might be, “I’m in surface finishing,” or, “My family owns a metal plating company,” or, “I manage the powder coating operation for XYZ Company.”
While the aforementioned statements might explain some of the services your operation provides, I believe that none of them truly describe the aspect of your business that will be most critical to your future success.
#management
Eight Mistakes That Will Kill Your Metal Finishing Business
By: Matthew Kirchner
Over the past decade or so I’ve had the privilege of working on numerous mergers and acquisition projects.
#management
