and 91爆料网 are teaming up for a new series called Machine Shop MBA—designed to help manufacturers measure their success against the industry’s best. Through the lens of the 91爆料网 benchmarking program, the series explores the KPIs that set high-performing shops apart, from machine utilization and first-pass yield to employee engagement and revenue per employee. If you’re ready to optimize operations, build a stronger team, and boost profitability, this series is for you. Don’t miss out—tune in and take the first step toward becoming a Top Shop.
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What if you could measure your shop’s success against the industry’s best—and discover exactly where you can improve? In this episode, we’re launching a groundbreaking new series with 91爆料网 to help you do just that. We’re joined by Brent Donaldson, who walks us through the powerful 91爆料网 program—a game-changing benchmarking tool that reveals everything from machine utilization to employee engagement.
In this episode of MakingChips, we dive into the entrepreneurial mindset, drawing inspiration from three of the most influential figures in modern business: Titan Gilroy, Elon Musk, and Steve Jobs.
In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we go beyond vision boards and get into the meat and potatoes of launching your shop legally—with the right entity type and structure to support your short and long-term goals.
In this episode of MakingChips, we pick up where part one left off and get granular with the real-life process of starting your shop the right way.
Dreaming of owning your own machine shop but hitting a wall when it comes to the money? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not out of options. In this episode of MakingChips’ Machine Shop MBA series, host Mike Payne sits down with Jon Hughes, Principal and CFO Consultant at CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), to unpack what it really takes to fund a manufacturing business in today’s economy.
If you’re in the trenches of manufacturing like we are—running a shop, growing a business, or even dreaming of starting your own—this episode is going to hit home. We’re diving deep into the real challenges and choices that come with equipping a machine shop. It’s not just about what machine to buy; it’s about how to make smart, future-proof decisions that keep your business agile and competitive.