Modern Machine Shop – Why Is It Okay to Fire a Customer?

(Left-Also appearing with Mark Denzler) The more uncomfortable the conversation, the greater the need to have it. Finding time to listen to one another is hard enough without letting political differences get in the way. It’s unfortunate that we live in a time when business leaders feel... read more

I’m often asked how women can succeed in manufacturing. The assumption is that women are at a disadvantage, or, worse, that they’re doomed to mediocrity. This is inaccurate. One of the biggest challenges facing women is the same one faced by the industry as a whole:... read more

It’s been said women have an uphill battle in this industry. That they need to work harder for less money, that the machining industry treats women unfairly. I had it easy. I had mentors - supportive parents that kick started my interest in their trade and acted... read more

First, a caveat: this isn’t about politics. Most manufacturers care far more about making parts that matter than about politics (as they should), but misconceptions about D&I persist and sometimes obstruct the most well-intentioned efforts. Any successful D&I initiative must begin with a definition of... read more

We all want to be superheroes. Wonder Woman and Superman didn’t need a board of directors, so why should we? Though merely human, we certainly could. In fact, we probably already have at some point in our professional lives with some measure of success. As manufacturing... read more

I am a CEO and leader in manufacturing. I also happen to be a woman. It might make sense, then, to be likewise proud of being a “woman CEO” in manufacturing. Yet like Ashley Sumner and many others, I’m more than ready to snip “woman” from my oft-mentioned identity... read more

How women can succeed in a male-dominated industry without playing the victim or blaming others Click here to read the article read more

One of the biggest challenges we’ve had on our IIoT journey has been the amount of time needed to make this happen. The truth is that it takes more time than you think it will. And we went through a pretty steep learning curve back... read more

“Never shy away from the challenge of reinventing yourself. The hardest time in my life became my most defining moment.” These words, spoken by one Nicole Malachowski, light like a beacon. You can read more about her story here, but medical concerns ended her days of being... read more

Core attributes of effective leaders as taught by 25+ years of leading Pioneer Service. Click here to read the article read more