Many of us in manufacturing know that finding and retaining talent for our warehouses and plants is not always easy. COVID-19’s impact on the workforce, along with advances in automation, have ...

That lightning promises better financial results, repeat and referral business, increased employee engagement, and higher value to investors. But for every company that has enjoyed the benefits of OBM ...

Have you heard of open-book management? It is an idea made famous by Jack Stack and outlined in his book “The Great Game of Business.” The overall idea is, once team members understand the rules, are ...

Your company is in business to make money. Open-book management is a system that teaches managers and employees how to keep track and win the game of business. In sports, everyone knows the score, ...

When I tell business owners we practice Open Book Management, some ask, "Aren't you afraid to share your financial data with your employees?" In a word, no. Here's why. Open Book Management does ...

With our compensation tied to the financial results of the businesses we coached, we were always looking to improve results. We spent years refining the management approach, learning to focus more on ...

"Springfield Spring Corporation is a manufacturer of precision-engineered springs, wire forms, and stampings. We make small components,” explains Norman Rodriques, President and CFI at Springfield ...

What's the scoop on U.S. imports from Mexico? Did they really overtake imports from China? The IndustryWeek manufacturing community wanted answers and they flocked to an analysis of this complicated ...