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Wood products manufacturing in the U.S. Part I: choose and target your customers.		Jul 1, 2008	1465
Making innovators out of ordinary employees: innovation is necessary for a business to thrive. A company composed of innovators is destined to become extraordinarily successful in today's economic climate.		Jun 1, 2008	1524
No easy buttons for change: it may not be easy, but it is necessary to create a culture of continuous improvement--and change your company for the better.		May 1, 2008	1469
Are you predator--or prey? Strategies for surviving during tough economic times.		Apr 1, 2008	1435
My thoughts on global warming: making "green" part of your corporate culture will help stem the tide of global warming.		Mar 1, 2008	1083
Conquer the worry habit: instead of worrying over something that may or may not happen, take positive steps to prevent or solve the problem.		Feb 1, 2008	1384
Judging performance: what are your performance indicators telling you to do in 2008?		Jan 1, 2008	1279
Looking ahead to 2008: evaluation of your company's strengths and weaknesses can help reduce threats while maximizing opportunities.		Dec 1, 2007	1213
Second fiddle doesn't mean second best: every member of the company is equally crucial to the resultant quality of the product or service delivered.		Nov 1, 2007	1239
ABCs from quality kindergarten: by acknowledging the real meaning of quality, determining basic requirements and coaching employees, companies can avoid a quality crisis.		Oct 1, 2007	1234
Willing to fight for your market share? The time is right for U.S. manufacturers to promote their quality, uniqueness and home-field advantage.		Sep 1, 2007	1304
Using pull systems for higher profits: Part 2--supermarket scheduling: the supermarket method of controlling inventory can simplify scheduling, eliminate waste and cut costs.		Aug 1, 2007	1359
Using pull systems for higher profits Part 1--inventory control: using a two-bin pull system eliminates out-of-stock downtime plus keeps a lid on excessive inventory build-up.		Jul 1, 2007	1243
Supply chain management 101: a shortcut to increased profits! Your customers' requirements should become the primary concern of every link in your supply chain.		Jun 1, 2007	1055
The rebirth of our industry is at hand ... a call to arms! successfully competing in a globalized industry requires continuous improvement and innovation to boost productivity and move forward economically.		May 1, 2007	1671
Beyond employee recruitment and retention: successfully anticipating and meeting your customers' needs requires empowering your employees to serve as change agents--problem solvers--with a finger on the pulse of this ever-changing industry.		Apr 1, 2007	1530
Employee recruitment and retention: Part 2--retention strategies: once you have recruited quality employees, keeping them on board means creating a "family" work environment.		Mar 1, 2007	1913
Employee recruitment and retention Part 1--recruiting strategies: if you are having difficulty attracting new top-quality employees, you need to find out why and institute changes.		Feb 1, 2007	1209
Raise productivity, not prices: Part 2--practical solutions: additional ways to improve your bottom line without raising prices and alienating customers.		Jan 1, 2007	1583
Raise productivity not prices: Part 1--lowering costs: investigate other means of improving your bottom line before you take the action of raising prices and potentially losing loyal customers.		Dec 1, 2006	1523
Bad habits--it's time to shake them: the good--and the bad--habits you exhibit at work can impact your performance effectiveness as well as that of the company's.		Nov 1, 2006	1478
When you come to a fork in the road ... take it! Being prepared to handle the unexpected, whether positive or negative, will help to determine the right path for a company to travel.		Oct 1, 2006	1433
Sure cure for employee complaints ... ignore them and they'll go away! Taking your employees' comments seriously will help to ensure good employees' longevity with your company.		Sep 1, 2006	1493
Extraordinary results with ordinary people: company owners and supervisors who allow their employees to express their creativity on the job see the most positive results.		Aug 1, 2006	1352
It's not just about you! Reflections on the New World Order of wood products manufacturing.		Jul 1, 2006	1363
5 Basic measures of success for your company: profitability, satisfied customers, happy employees, a culture of continuous improvement, and integrity are the stepping stones along the route to a company's success.	Company overview	Jun 1, 2006	1497
Increasing productivity and profits through 5-S: Part 3--implementing change: the straighten, scrub, standardize and sustain steps from the 5-S program keep plants on track to achieve lean manufacturing.		May 1, 2006	1898
Increasing productivity and profits through 5-S: part 2--getting started: the Sort and Straighten steps from the 5-S program clear the way for a safer, more efficient workflow area throughout the plant.		Apr 1, 2006	1414
Increasing productivity and profits through 5-S Part 1: implementing a 5-S program is a simple, yet effective way to improve workflow, quality and safety plant wide.		Mar 1, 2006	1726
Implementing total productive maintenance: a successful TPM program will help you eliminate defects, machine breakdowns and accidents.		Feb 1, 2006	1490
Think visual: implementing visual management on the factory floor can help pinpoint problems, communicate goals and a whole lot more.		Jan 1, 2006	1686
Cellular manufacturing: Part 2: cells are for you, too! Savings in space, time and profits are just a few of the things cellular manufacturing concepts have going for them.		Dec 1, 2005	1674
Cellular manufacturing Part 1--what's it to you? Implementing work cells can reduce inventory, rejects, material handling and delivery times.		Nov 1, 2005	1586
Managing quality: Part III: continuous improvement: the road to a lean woodworking plant that produces quality products is paved with continuous improvements.		Oct 1, 2005	1552
Managing quality: Part II: defect prevention or detection? The second installment of a three-part series looks at what is and is not quality.		Sep 1, 2005	1453
Managing quality: Part I: quality awareness: first of a three-part series look at what is and is not quality.		Aug 1, 2005	1645
Equipment justification: getting what you need, not what you want: here's an eight-point plan for aiding the machine purchase decision process.		Jul 1, 2005	1577
The three circles of solidarity: epilogue: the goal for newly empowered employees is "rapid continuous improvement.".		Jun 1, 2005	1722
Lean set-ups: the NASCAR way: woodworkers can learn to be more efficient by studying pit crews.		May 1, 2005	1355
The circles of solidarity for manufacturing success: part 3--empowerment: the last installment of this three-part series examines how communication impacts employee empowerment.		Apr 1, 2005	1345
The circles of solidarity for manufacturing success: part 2--integrity: a company without integrity cannot have solidarity.		Mar 1, 2005	1505
The circles of solidarity for manufacturing success: Part 1--Communication: this first of a three-part series examines the impact of communication on a typical woodworking company.		Feb 1, 2005	1234
Five resolutions for 2005: want to make 2005 a great year? Try these ideas on for size.		Jan 1, 2005	1422
'We're lost, but we're making good time!' For those wood product manufacturers that have lost their way, here is some advice for getting back on track.		Dec 1, 2004	1498
Six Sigma: is it for you? Maybe, but this popular manufacturing philosophy is definitely not for everybody.		Nov 1, 2004	1342
Let your employees handle the trees! Employee empowerment is a powerful management tool.		Oct 1, 2004	1303
Who is looking out for you? Don't put off that health check up; what you don't know might hurt you.		Sep 1, 2004	1089
Zero defect tolerance: a key to going lean: wood product manufacturers must develop a company-wide attitude that errors are not acceptable if they are going to cost-efficiently produce products of a quality that will compete in today's global economy.		Aug 1, 2004	1794
Branding: a unique promise of value.		Jul 1, 2004	1716
What is your job responsibility? Serving the needs of your customers and fellow employees should be high on your list.		Jun 1, 2004	1775
Getting out of your manufacturing box: part 3--using your crayons.		May 1, 2004	1627
Getting out of your manufacturing box: Part 2--is work share for you?		Apr 1, 2004	1821
Getting out of your manufacturing box: part 1--backlogs are poison!		Mar 1, 2004	1701
Is your leadership AWOL? Leadership resulting in empowerment will leverage one of the greatest competitive advantages a company has: its employees.		Feb 1, 2004	1274
Obstacles to growth: excessive moisture control problems, training and language barriers are just some of the challenges faced by plants in Vietnam.		Jan 1, 2004	1359
Will Vietnam become a wood products giant? Part 1--Vietnam today: Vietnamese Furniture manufacturers follow the successful formula of China--new plants, filled with new equipment, manned by abundantly cheap labor.	Cover Story	Dec 1, 2003	1453
Mission impossible: re-invent your company now: the problem with our industry is that very few people have any positive vision for their company and how it will play in the 'New World Order of Woodworking.'.		Nov 1, 2003	1405
Are you worth cloning?		Oct 1, 2003	1332
Fighting back: this is just the first salvo!		Sep 1, 2003	1242
The delay game--don't play it.		Aug 1, 2003	1463
Nimble and quick--your competitive advantage.		Jul 1, 2003	1268
Meetings, meetings, meetings... try one-on-one's instead. (Management Matters).		Jun 1, 2003	1563
Values that make a successful woodworking company. (Management Matters).		May 1, 2003	1492
Woodworking: it's time for a high-tech industry to be proud. (Management Matters).		Apr 1, 2003	1584
The furniture industry down under: Part 2--fighting imports with lean manufacturing.	Column	Dec 1, 2002	1549
The furniture industry down under: Part 1--Australia's challenges. (Management Matters).		Nov 1, 2002	1341
Putting others first. (Management Matters).		Oct 1, 2002	1371
The budget--a plan you can work. (Management Matters).		Sep 1, 2002	1819
Caution -- comfort zones ahead. (Management Matters).		Aug 1, 2002	1586
Three drivers of success, part 3 - management. (Management Matters).		Jul 1, 2002	1532
Three drivers of success, part 2 -- innovation. (Management Matters).		Jun 1, 2002	1290
Three drivers of success, Part 1 -- leadership. (Management Matters).		May 1, 2002	1447
Investing your savings from lean. (Management Matters).		Apr 1, 2002	1603
Globalization strategies - part 2, your options. (Management Matters).		Mar 1, 2002	1599
Globalization strategies for 2002 part 1. (Management Matters).		Feb 1, 2002	1382
10 New Year's resolutions for better management. (Management Matters).		Jan 1, 2002	1408
Define your vision and mission. (Management Matters).		Dec 1, 2001	1547
Critical times call for a critical look at business. (Management Matters).		Nov 1, 2001	1401
Bolivian company plots its globalization strategy -- part 2.		Oct 1, 2001	1408
Bolivian Company Plots Its Globalization Strategy -- Part 1.		Sep 1, 2001	1393
Globalization Is Here! What Can We Do?	Statistical Data Included	Aug 1, 2001	1505
What is your Company Core Spirit?		Jul 1, 2001	1411
Managing a Diverse Workforce.		Jun 1, 2001	1480
Keep Labor Utilization Lean, Save Profits.		May 1, 2001	1439
Get Lean, Save Money.	Brief Article	Apr 1, 2001	1097
NO ACCIDENTS ACCIDENT LOST TIME ACCIDENT.		Feb 1, 2001	1497
Egypt -- The New Frontier?	Statistical Data Included	Jan 1, 2001	1642
Egypt -- The New Frontier?		Dec 1, 2000	1576
Giving Performance Reviews -- Are You Ready?	Tutorial	Nov 1, 2000	1368
Manufacturing cycle time reduction -- a must in capital project analysis.		Oct 1, 2000	1051
Which Management Gear Are You in?		Sep 1, 2000	1550
Please Don't Take My Crayons.	Brief Article	Aug 1, 2000	1524
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Legions.		Jul 1, 2000	1249
Using 5-Step Workplace Management for Continuous Improvement.	Brief Article	Jun 1, 2000	1538
Zap Waste -- Before It Zaps You!		May 1, 2000	1297
What is Labor's Perception of You? Are You Ready to Find the Answer?		Apr 1, 2000	1264
Aim Your Projects at the Target.		Mar 1, 2000	1284
Quality, On Time, or Cost -- Is There A Choice?		Feb 1, 2000	1369
Managing Quality in Your Department.		Jan 1, 2000	1627
15 Trends to Watch.		Dec 1, 1999	2302