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Episode 32: We’re All In This Together – The Role of Unions In the 21st Century Factory

The 21st century is a brave new world. Technological advancements role in like waves on a beach. The attitudes and expectations of employees are changing. People don’t just want a job anymore and they don’t just want to be told what to do. These changes are having an impact across manufacturing and their unions. This week on the Make It Right podcast Janet Eastman continues her conversation with manufacturing consultant and plant manager Jan Beunder. They discuss how leadership and employees can push for engagement and change in union environments to improve total employee involvement and output. They also look at the impact a younger workforce will have on changing the role of unions in factories.

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Promo Episode 32: We’re All in this Together – The Union’s Role in the 21st Century Factory

Coming up this week on the Make It Right podcast Janet Eastman continues her conversation with manufacturing consultant and plant manager Jan Beunder. They discuss how leadership and employees can push for engagement and change in union environments to improve total employee involvement and output. They also look the impact a younger workforce will have on changing the role of unions in factories. Full show coming Friday!

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Promo Episode 31: Making It Right with Unions on the Factory Floor

Coming up this week on the Make It Right podcast Jan Beunder shares the labour/employee relations insights and experiences he has gained working in senior manufacturing and supply chain leadership positions in Europe, Asia Pacific and the US. He talks about the variety of roles unions play in factories around the world and how, depending on how you work with them, they can be a hinderance or help to the success of the factory. Full show coming Friday!

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Episode 30: May the 4th Industrial Revolution Be With YOU!

Purchasing the tools and equipment to compete in the 4th industrial revolution can be costly and unachievable but there are alternatives. This week on the Make It Right podcast Greg Thomas, Managing Director at 375 Park Associates shares more proven alternative solutions to help you compete and succeed in the 4th industrial revolution.

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Preview Episode 30: May the 4th Industrial Revolution be with YOU!

Purchasing the tools and equipment to compete in the 4th industrial revolution can be costly and unachievable but there are alternatives. Coming up this week on the Make It Right podcast Greg Thomas, Managing Director at 375 Park Associates shares more proven alternative solutions to help you compete and succeed in the 4th industrial revolution. Full show coming Friday!

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Episode 29: Alternative Solutions for Manufacturing Growth & Expansion

In the arms race to win the 4th industrial revolution, the moral is “to the winner goes the spoils”. This week on the Make It Right podcast Greg Thomas, Managing Director at 375 Park Associates is Janet’s guest with a variety of proven solutions to help you compete in the 4th industrial revolution.

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Preview Episode 29: Alternative Solutions for Manufacturing Growth & Expansion

In the arms race to win the 4th industrial revolution, the moral is “to the winner goes the spoils”. Coming up this week on the Make It Right podcast… Greg Thomas, Managing Director at 375 Park Associates is Janet’s guest with a variety of proven solutions to help you compete in the 4th industrial revolution. Full show coming Friday!

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Episode 28: Culture & Its Impact on Communication Along Your Supply Chain

Communication without Comprehension is CHAOS. Even at the best of times communicating can be difficult. When you add in language and cultural differences it becomes very complex. This week on the Make It Right podcast Janet’s guest is Mark Yudell, President of Remy Chic. He has worked for years sourcing raw materials and working with manufacturing processes in multiple countries and he provides insights on how to engage in effective communications along the supply chain.

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Preview 28: Culture & Its Impact on Communications Along Your Supply Chain

Even at the best of times communicating can be difficult. When you add in language and cultural differences it becomes very complex. This week on the Make It Right podcast my guest is Mark Yudell, President of Remy Chic. He has worked for years sourcing raw materials and working with manufacturing processes in multiple countries and he provides insights on how to engage in effective communications along the supply chain. Full show coming Friday!

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Episode 27: Brand Loyalty & the Impact of Organics in the Beauty & Health Products Industry

This week on the Make It right Podcast it is part 2 of Janet’s conversation with beauty and health products industry veteran Patty Schmucker. With 40 years in the industry she provides valuable insights on the power of brand loyalty. She also discusses the organics product industry from her perspective as a pioneering distributor who was right at the forefront of the organics industry.

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