LET'S KEEP COMMON SENSE ALIVE October 12 2007 - I've been directly involved in manufacturing for thirty years of my working life.
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VENTURE CAPITAL PROVIDES GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MEDICAL DEVICE MARKET August 14 2007 - It may not be funny to medical device manufacturers, but when I hear some of these highly successful
companies say that business is falling off I find it somewhat humorous.
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LET'S CONSIDER THE REALITY OF THE SITUATION July 16 2007 - It seems like everyone has a theory of why American automakers have faltered while the Japanese
have gained market share.
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WHO'S YOUR ROLE MODEL? June 26 2007 - Remember the "I am not a role model" commercial featuring NBA player Charles Barkley? At the time, this controversial spot sparked a public debate on the nature of role models that is just as relevant today as it was then.
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A NEW RX FOR THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY May 01 2007 - It's been a long stretch since the city of Cleveland produced a winner. As far back as I can remember,
Cleveland has been known as a football town. While we have had some good teams, the Cleveland
Browns have never been able to deliver a Super Bowl title.
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VETERAN'S HEALTHCARE NEEDS TO BE REEXAMINED April 09 2007 - As a nation, we are looked upon as the world's technology leaders. We are capable of providing
state-of-the-art medical equipment and manufacturing medical devices that were only "what-if"
dreams just a couple of years ago.
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BENCHMARKING IS A SIGN OF MEDIOCRITY March 08 2007 - When I read what other trade publications are attempting to pass along as strategies for
improving manufacturing operations, I must, like Ray Barone's mother, Marie (Everybody
Loves Raymond), take umbrage to their comments and suggestions.
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EMO Hannover 2007 - A Mecca for Manufacturers February 08 2007 - In a global marketplace, manufacturing is considered to be a true indicator of a country's economy. Here in the U.S. both the medical and aerospace sectors are hot areas stimulating growth and opportunities.
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Technology Isn't Making Life Easier February 01 2007 - As we embark on a new year and work toward conquering the challenges that are placed in front of us, it's only natural to step back and ask ourselves, what's the point of all this? Why are we stressed and why do we continue to work these long hours?
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