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The Environmental Evolution of a Manufacturing Firm(16/03/2012)
For a Connecticut firm that manufactures close tolerance precision parts, environmental responsibility has evolved in the last 20 years from something imposed by regulators to a way of life embraced by the company and celebrated as a key differentiator. Now the company has positioned itself as a vendor that can meet or exceed all U.S. and European environmental standards, placing it at a distinct competitive advantage. Parts degreasing operat... [more]
Connecticut Company uses self-directed work teams to improve on-time delivery and quality(20/02/2012)
For one Connecticut manufacturer of close tolerance precision metal parts, a nearly 20-year commitment to lean manufacturing has naturally evolved into using self-directed work teams (SDWT) to achieve such ambitious objectives as 100% on-time delivery and 100% quality. With the help of a committed management team, a zealous companywide SDWT champion, dedicated team leaders/cheerleaders, and most importantly, participation of everyone on the s... [more]
Connect Conference offers Scottish construction companies the opportunity to raise millions in equity funding(04/08/2009)
Scottish construction businesses struggling to secure investment have been offered a lifeline after the re-launch of one of the country’s top investment conferences promised to release between £6 million - £45 million in equity funding. The Connect Conference, which was saved from extinction six months ago by business support organisation The GO Group, will now offer Scottish tech-venture companies the opportunity to raise millions in equity f... [more]
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