Business/Continuous Improvement Resources

PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Adjustments You Can Make For The Year Ahead Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller, and David Wynn ...
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What is the True Value of Your Finished Goods Inventory ? Keeping a large finished stock inventory is the surest ...
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Training is More than a Skills Upgrade Training is more than a skills upgrade. Training is a process that creates ...
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PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Manufacturing in the US Economy — and Our Place in It We all know how ...
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Manufacturing in the US Economy — and Our Place in It? Manufacturing is essential to our economy and Precision Machining ...
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PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Credibility Accounting Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss why accounting for credibility is a huge ...
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Overall Organizational Effectiveness in Machining Shops: How Do You Know? Sales are great! I think. How do you know unless ...
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Released October 17, 2022 Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss three different ratios that you can use in your precision ...
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Released October 10, 2022 Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss adding value and creating value, what the differences are and ...
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Released June 20, 2022. Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller examine the various tools that PMPA provides to help members deal ...
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Everyone knows that lean in important in our shop processes, and eliminating waste is key to profitability. But Lean should ...
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The PMPA Information Technology Committee will be discussing a myriad of technology solutions such as Q-NAP, CNC Machinist Pro, mobile ...
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Released June 13, 2022. Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller touch on some key areas to consider while strategically navigating the ...
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Lights out manufacturing is a misnomer but lightly attended machining is a proven way to increase production, profitability, and reduce ...
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Learn how 3D printing can be used to create helpful accessories in your shop! Recorded: May 1, 2022 at National ...
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John Detterbeck shares a full picture of the details involved with the process of estimating and quoting: base knowledge and ...
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FTR's Don Ake discusses the current transportation issues, how we got here and what the future may hold. Absolute Machine ...
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Released June 6, 2022. Miles and Carli Kistler-Miller share four tips on how to gain employee acceptance to change-without acceptance, ...
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Released May 9, 2022. Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller share the common denominator between NFL teams, street gangs and your ...
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Released May 2, 2022. Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the who, what and how of our process of knowledge ...
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Released April 25, 2022. Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the real value of titles in your shop and the ...
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Released March 21, 2022. Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller look back on the workforce in 2012, compare it to today ...
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Released February 21, 2022. Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller discuss the importance and value of mission statements, vision statements and ...
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Released February 14, 2022. Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller explore why you should evaluate your customer list and how important ...
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Released January 24, 2022. What is your brand? Why should people want to work for your company? How can your ...
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Meet PMPA’s New President, Aneesa Muthana The PMPA installed its new board president, Aneesa Muthana, CEO and co-owner of Pioneer ...
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Published December 2021 By Miles Free III The precision machined products industry is working overtime and outperforming the rest of ...
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Released November 15, 2021. Miles Free & Carli Kistler-Miller discuss six answers to the question “What can I do today ...
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Published November 2021 By Miles Free III Miles Free III interviews Smith & Richardson’s co-owners Rich Hoster and Phil Cowen ...
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