Fall 2024

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Strengthening the Chain

Part investigator, part matchmaker, Enterprise Minnesota’s Amanda Baumgart is seeking better ways to link OEMs and suppliers.
The Power of Strategic Planning

Strategy expert Steve Haarstad encourages every manufacturer to consider formal strategic planning and offers insider tips to maximize the value of a written plan.
A Surge in Tech Ed

Recent investments at two central Minnesota technical colleges open doors to a more robust manufacturing workforce.
Home Grown

Blooming Prairie native Kurt Schrom returns to run Metal Services, bringing extensive big-company manufacturing experience.
The Auditor’s View

An experienced professional discusses how organizations might view — and improve — their ISO audit experience.

Innovations

Four Questions: Tim Penny

President/CEO, the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

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In Search of ‘Aha’ Moments

Consultant Amy Hubler uses her extensive experience to help clients think creatively when thinking about individual market segments.

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Laser Focused

Precision approach gives Ace Laser the inside track on defense, aerospace work.

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Next Level Engagement

Pequot Manufacturing trains all employees — not just those in production — in a process that combines enhanced leadership with continuous improvement.

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An Adapting Framework

Pine River’s Trussworthy uses agility to survive — and thrive — in the fluctuating housing market.

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Planning Ahead

Platinum sponsors of the State of Manufacturing® prepare for the next edition of the iconic survey.

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A Quarter-Inch Advantage

‘Long throw’ commercial printers can mean new markets for Squid Ink.

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Moving Things Around

Bloomington’s QualiMac finds that even small efficiencies on the plant floor can yield big gains in profitability.

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A Mid-Career Entrepreneur

An eye for innovation and strong customer service has helped Jason Smith grow AIT from a one-machine, one-employee company to a three-shift operation.

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Editorial

Beyond ComparISOn

How Enterprise Minnesota uses its ISO certification to deploy a superior management system.

The Final Word

A Bedrock of Support

Minnesota’s Initiative Foundations play a critical role for manufacturers in Greater Minnesota.