I continue to be amazed at some of the lead times companies are giving on materials and services. Recently I was provided a lead time of 12-16 weeks for outside processing which I know our client would not accept. When situations like this are presented, it’s not long before a person is pulling their hair… Read more »
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Bladesmiths: Get the “EDGE” on your Knife Making Competition
Lately, I’ve been binge-watching certain television shows and two of my favorites are going to be cooking shows (And yes, my waistline shows it) and the latest one is “Forged in Fire”. If you haven’t seen it, contestants are given the challenge to fabricate a finished knife blade in a limited time frame using unconventional… Read more »
A Typical Day at JIT Companies
People who are not familiar with JIT Companies always ask us “What do we do at JIT” and our answer is always going to be different. A typical workday for some, (like doing the same thing over and over again), would be far from a typical day at JIT. For us, it is all about… Read more »
5-Star Employees Lead to 5-Star Google Reviews
When you are searching the internet for a company to do business with, a quick look at the company’s Google reviews is going to be a big determining factor in whether you take the time to pick up the phone and have a conversation with them. Negative reviews give you an early warning of what… Read more »