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When you're running a manufacturing business, there's always going to be something demanding your immediate attention. A staffing issue needs to be addressed, a customer order needs to ship, cash flow needs to be managed, equipment needs maintenance… the

For American manufacturers, one major barrier to growth is finding skilled people to operate increasingly advanced equipment. NTMA member Lux Precision Manufacturing of Phoenix, Arizona, experienced that challenge firsthand. And instead of waiting for the

Many of the manufacturing leaders we talk to have built successful businesses through grit. They came in early, stayed late, jumped in to solve every problem, and did everything it took to get the job done. Have you ever heard Thomas Edison's famous quote

If you've been staying abreast of trade policy, you've probably heard about the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) review that has been underway for the past few months. The United States, Mexico, and Canada are currently negotiating potential

Here at NTMA, we've covered the topic of workforce shortage more times than we can count, at our Engage and Emerging Leaders conferences, on social media, in one-on-one chats with members, and in countless articles on our website and in The Record. It's b

The one thing every manufacturer can expect to happen in their business is change. Some changes are positive and exciting: new hires, equipment upgrades, advancements in technology, and so on. But other developments can prove to be more unpredictable. Man

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has become one of the most buzzworthy topics in the NTMA community as of late, and for good reason. Everyone seems to have their own opinions and assumptions about the program. Some members credit their ea

Sirois Tool Co., Inc., founded in 1960 and based in Berlin, Connecticut, specializes in tooling and gages, offering capabilities such as manual and CNC milling and turning, wire and sinker EDM, and cylindrical and surface grinding. Sirois Tool has been an

Spend enough time around manufacturing professionals and you'll hear the same concern repeated over and over again: "I'm having trouble finding skilled workers." It's a valid concern, as the industry continues to face workforce shortages and many experien

Think about some of the success stories you've heard from business leaders you know, and even those of some famous trailblazers, like Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett. Odds are these individuals had mentors, peers, partners, and