Key Succession Planning Strategies for Virginia’s Family-Owned Manufacturers
Like a well-oiled machine, your family-owned manufacturing business in Virginia needs a solid plan to work smoothly, especially when it’s time for a leadership change. This plan, known as a succession strategy, is like a roadmap that delineates who is next in line to take the wheel and guide your……
Cost-Cutting Strategies: How Virginia’s Micro-Manufacturers Can Thrive Financially
In the fiercely competitive manufacturing sector, micro-manufacturers are often left grappling with financial sustainability. The domination of large industries leaves these smaller entities under tremendous pressure, making cost reduction in manufacturing not just an option but a critical survival strategy. Read on to equip yourself with practical, implementable financial strategies……
Chad H. Goff
Chad has 29 years of experience in structural drafting, 2D & 3D design, field engineeringand production management in both commercial and marine environments. As an engagement consultant, Chad will work directly with senior leaders in manufacturing, engineering and technology companies. Responsible for: Chad has an Associates Degree in Computer Aided…
Helping Manufacturers In Virginia Pursue Excellence
There’s a perception that efficiency means doing a job faster and in larger quantities. The lean process is the opposite by eliminating wasteful activities and making only what is needed when it’s needed. When you do that, it’s easier to catch and correct mistakes.
From Production to Profit: Proven Strategies for Small Manufacturers to Win Customers
How does a small manufacturing business grow? Through its customers. But when you’re a small manufacturer finding your way through the bustling corridors of the industry, it’s not a walk in the park. Much like an eager tourist in a foreign city without a working GPS, it’s exciting, overwhelming, and,……
Virginia Manufacturing and Industry 4.0: How IT Network Maintenance Drives Innovation
Welcome to the dawn of the next industrial revolution— Industry 4.0. Virginia manufacturers are stepping up their game by adopting cutting-edge technologies like IT network maintenance, driving a paradigm shift in the future of manufacturing. According to a McKinsey report, companies leverage Industry 4.0 to achieve faster, more sustainable change….
How Small Shops in Manufacturing Can Improve Welding Worker Loyalty
In the challenging and competitive world of small business manufacturing, one key to success is building a loyal, skilled workforce, particularly in specialized roles like welding. Employee loyalty contributes to productivity, quality control, and overall business stability. This is especially important in the context of small manufacturers in Virginia and……
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How Small Manufacturers Can Use Market Research To Stay Competitive
Today’s customers run the world. They rely heavily on their own research, online reviews, and personal networks over traditional sales pitches to make buyer decisions. But how can small manufacturers ensure they stay competitive and consumers stay at the end of their supply chain? Well, they have to know their……