Lean Factory Launch for $1.5B Landmark Museum

How Leaders Transformed a Rocky Startup into a High-Performance Operation Imagine launching a critical project for a $1.5 billion architectural masterpiece, only to find yourself in the middle of operational chaos. That’s exactly what happened at the start of a high-stakes manufacturing launch for a landmark museum. Picture this: a factory was launched to manufacture […]

From 25 to 160: How One Company Overcame Explosive Growth with a Hidden Weapon

Imagine going from a small, close-knit team of 25 to a bustling workforce of 160 in just a few months. Sounds exciting, right? It is. But it’s also a massive challenge. This was the exact situation one of our clients recently faced. They’d landed a huge contract, demanding rapid expansion and a dramatic shift in […]

Workforce Development Drives Innovation

Manufacturers gathered in Syracuse to discuss innovation and workforce. Lisa joined Michael Metzgar, Associate VP Economic and Workforce Development at Onondaga Community College and Jennifer McCullough of Workforce Solutions to present current programs that support developing a workforce capable of supporting innovation

Workforce Development Resources Learn and Apply Toyota’s Improvement Coaching Kata

Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben County Workforce New York, a regional Workforce Development Board and Corning Community College Workforce Education representatives attended a 10-hour course introducing Toyota’s Improvement and Coaching Kata. Participants are introduced to a starter Kata by learning the four steps of the Improvement Kata: 1.) Get the Direction or Challenge 2.) Grasp the Current Condition 3.) […]