Successful AMBayArea Summit 2019
By James Gardner, Executive Director of the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area On Tuesday, April 30, nearly 280 manufacturers, service providers, and community partners gathered at Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland for the
Goldilocks and the Skills Gap
Do you sometimes feel like you have a Goldilocks business model? Or perhaps the entire manufacturing sector is in a Goldilocks cycle at the moment? I am basically talking about what some might refer to
Industry 4.0 – The Factory of the Future is An Evolution Not a Revolution
In the next five years, factories will change more than they did in the last 50 years. A look at the Factory of the Future. Manex recognizes the Factory of the Future - Manufacturing
Errors and Omissions: A Serious Subject in Manufacturing
Manufacturers who respond proactively to risk will be better positioned to grow and prosper. A part of managing risk is understanding the need for errors and omissions insurance in manufacturing. Relationships with both suppliers and
What Are Key Performance Indicators and How Can KPIs Help?
What are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) KPIs are financial and non-financial measurements derived from financial and non-financial data that tell you how your company is really doing. KPIs allow you to build better relationships with
10 Clear Signs A Stellar Employee Is Ready For Promotion
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com Every business owner and team leader wants to see their employees grow and thrive. In
15 Ways To Stay Relevant And Find Success As A Salesperson
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com From changes in technology to evolving social structures, the business landscape today shifts rapidly. While
15 Signs That It’s Time To Pivot Your Business
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com A startup business usually begins with a singular focus, with defined plans and goals in place.
Manufacturing Automation Via Robots & Software Technologies
Many people may hesitate when it comes to automating their workforce. One can speculate that robots or other types of automation will require significant start-up costs, as well as the resources (such as programmers and
15 Ways To Level Up Your Negotiation Skills
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com Whether it’s asking for a raise or speaking with an investor, it can be difficult
16 Tips For Business Owners’ 2019 ‘To Do’ Lists
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com January is like the first blank page in a new notebook. What you do during
15 Tricks To Break Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Make The Sale
Written by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council (including Manex President & CEO Gene Russell) Reposted with Permission — Originally on Forbes.com We develop comfort zones to shield ourselves from situations that might be unfamiliar or stressful.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ENSURE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED MANUFACTURERS MEET THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MINIMUM CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Small Manufacturers Without Resources to Meet DoD Cybersecurity Regulations Risk Revenue Loss Manex Consulting a member of –The Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence, the educational foundation for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers, a public/private partnership
The Power of ISO
By Gene Russell, President and CEO of Manex Consulting Communicate your power, capability and commitment to quality through International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification. Your customers need to know that your organization’s products and services
Inspiring the Next Generation of Manufacturers
By Michael Shabaka, Ph.D., Director of Sales and Innovation Excellence for Manex Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is a celebration of U.S. manufacturing that is meant to inspire career choices in or related to