As manufacturers, many of you are no doubt familiar with the term “Kaizen” and some of you
may even have “Kaizen events”. But not everyone knows the theory behind this workplace methodology. So, what exactly is Kaizen, and why does it matter?
materials procurement
Like people, businesses do not operate in a vacuum. They interact and depend on relationships with others; including customers, employees, suppliers, even friendly competitors. Often these business relationships can be the key to long term success.
Employee engagement is quite the buzzword in today’s society. As leaders, we know it is important, but do we really understand how to engage our employees?
Whether you are running a large corporation, or a small business, establishing a clear and concise mission statement should be a top priority.
Requests for me to share the Onex story as well as mentor colleagues in the industry are becoming more frequent. While I am more than happy to share our story, I also want to point out “One size does not fit all.”
Sourcing refractory materials for your business can be a time-consuming process. Even a simple purchase order may require many complex…