The Manufacturer
Winter 2010
In this issue...
What Kind of Leader are You?
Leadership is the art of influencing behavior in others. If
we are in a position of authority, we are constantly impacting
others' performance through our own behavior, whether we are
conscious of it or not. What we think impacts the subtle and
not-so-subtle messages we send in profound ways.
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What I've Learned... Phil Cannon
Manufacturers Mart is a regional industry newspaper
focused on plant efficiency for a variety of industries, from
manufacturers to hospitals, universities, printers, and more. We
pride ourselves on getting our advertisers-local and regional
distributors-closer to the customers who need them than other
national trade publications.
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Finalizing & Executing Your Plan in 2010
Now is the time to put it all together and finalize your plan
for 2010. The emphasis should be on successfully executing your
plan, otherwise what's the point in developing a plan in the first
place. Don't let this one fade away perhaps like some in the past,
focus on successful execution from the beginning.
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CICC
Turns Five
The CONNSTEP Continuous Improvement Champion
Certification program is celebrating the graduation of the 250th
student! Begun in the spring of 2005, the CICC Program has
developed Lean champions on over 75 Connecticut companies -
companies ranging in size from five employees to over 500 - and
each graduate has gained foundational, experiential skills in Lean
and implemented positive changes within their organizations.
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Kanban: What It Is (and What It Ain't)
It happens almost every time I go into a client. "Here's our
kanban" they exclaim and I, naturally, start looking around for a
card, or a sign, or a signal of some sort. In other words, I start
looking for a kanban. When I ask where this mysterious kanban is
I'm always told its "right here" and the person always points to
racks of inventory.
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ISO
Lights the Way at RSL Fiber Systems
In light of robust growth, RSLFS made the strategic decision
to standardize its quality, adapt its company philosophy and
customize its infrastructure to meet business demands. To do this,
they needed the assistance of a consultant.
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