Tracking Performance Metrics and Efficiency in a Machine Shop

We believe that there are three components to running a great manufacturing company: People, process, and performance. And properly managing each of these areas will drive the success of your business. In this episode of MakingChips, we moderate a panel at the CV Manufacturing Conference with special guests Mike Allison and Ryan Howard. We cover everything from finding and retaining top talent to achieving and sustaining high-output results. Don’t miss this special edition of the MakingChips podcast!

• [1:20] How MakingChips got its start
• [4:28] Introducing Mike Allison and Ryan Howard
• [6:42] Strategies to find, hire and retain top talent 
• [14:05] How manufacturing can make an impact on your family
• [18:54] How to build on the strengths of your employees
• [26:32] Using personality tests to identify motivations for employees
• [30:46] The processes they use to meet customer’s demands
• [38:50] Key characteristics of a best-in-class supplier
• [42:20] What Mike and Ryan are doing differently with processes
• [46:16] How to achieve and sustain high output results
• [52:06] Using gamification to help motivate employees to level up
• [57:53] Sharing who’s receiving rewards for excellence in manufacturing
• [1:01:30] Make sure you actually implement your “open door” policy 
• [1:04:30] Setting the example for your employees post-Covid
• [1:11:36] Where to get started with the MakingChips podcast!

• Mike Allison with Power Engineering and Manufacturing
• Ryan Howard with John Deere
• How to Create a Bonus Incentive Program that Drives Results

• www.MakingChips.com
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