Tim Lorge

Wisconsin’s manufacturing heartbeat is alive and well — and buyers know it. Manufacturing businesses remain some of the most in-demand sales in our region. Why?  - Strong, stable customer bases  - Skilled workforce  - Long-term relevance in supply chains Buyers see Wisconsin manufacturing as a safe bet with room to grow. If you own a manufacturing business, now’s a great time to explore your options — demand is on your side.

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What’s a Manufacturing Connector®—and why does every manufacturer need one? In this article, Lisa Anderson explains how the Manufacturing Connector® (LMA Consulting Group) bridges strategy, process and execution to align operations, vendors and customers. It’s a registered role and mindset—critical to thriving in today’s supply chain environment. Discover why the Manufacturing Connector® is more essential than ever: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gkBs6MrK #ManufacturingConnector #Leadership #ManufacturingExcellence #SupplyChain #LMAConsulting #BusinessStrategy

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Honored to be part of this conversation. We talked about the human side of performance in manufacturing — how meaningful work, realistic optimism, and strong relationships aren’t “nice to have”… they’re what make results sustainable. #MOREIsBetter Lisa Sansom Jay Fishel

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U.S. Manufacturers Are Stocking Up on Imports Ahead of Tariffs 📦🇺🇸 Proactive inventory strategies are gaining popularity—and for good reason. This WSJ article discusses how U.S. manufacturers are planning ahead to minimize tariff disruptions. It’s a smart move. In our industry, waiting for crisis response is often too late. Whether you're in seating, distribution, or hospitality—being proactive wins. For me, this reinforces why close cross-functional collaboration (between ops, finance, and procurement) is key. Managing volatility starts with good foresight and alignment. 🔗 Read the article https://lnkd.in/gKZMGkH6 #Tariffs #SupplyChainStrategy #ManufacturingLeadership #Operations #Procurement

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Cleveland knows how to make things—and Frank 'Sully' Sullivan believes we’re just getting started. In this clip from our series Make It: Frank Conversations on the Future of Manufacturing, Sully explains why Northeast Ohio has what it takes to lead the world in smart manufacturing: the culture, the workforce, and now, the investment. Watch the clip below. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/evxXYFGv Or listen to the podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/ewc3xBHm Follow #magnetvideo and #magnetpodcast so you don’t miss what’s ahead. DayGlo Color Corp MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network #smartmanufacturing #futureofwork #clevelandmanufacturing #manufacturingleadership #makeitbetterohio

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Is your inventory eating into your profits? At Veritiv, we believe leaner is meaner—especially when it comes to your cost of capital. Streamline your operations. Maximize your returns. See how a complimentary cost of capital analysis can help your business thrive. 👉 Reach out to today. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gQcWqRDq #BusinessEfficiency #LeanerIsMeaner

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I love Simon Sinek's work and I have been lapping it up for years. This is so good. And there is a skill in applying this to your leadership. When you run strategy sessions with your team, spend the time going through a Why Discovery process. When talking about your company's values, practice describing the behaviors you're looking for and have real conversations about what they look like in action. The worst thing that can happen in an organization is when people see their leaders display behaviors that are inconsistent with their stated values. There is a collective eye roll across the business and you lose them. The principle here is simple: the lowest standard a leader is willing to accept is the standard. Culture is no different.

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