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I always enjoy inviting AME volunteers to guest-write my weekly letters, and this week, it is my honor to feature Glenn Marshall, volunteer extraordinaire and passionate advocate for manufacturing and continuous improvement. Glenn currently serves on the AME Southeastern Regional Board and has been a... More

It is always a pleasure to have a guest writer for my weekly letter, and this week I am so excited to have one of AME’s favorite volunteers, Todd Reese, share his thoughts on the AME conference. Todd serves on the AME Great Lakes Board as past president and has volunteered in many roles, including... More

Dear Present, Past and Future AME Members: “I’m willing to make you a hero.” This week, while sitting in an airline lounge, I overheard a man say those words to someone on the phone. That line stuck with me and made me smile. It reminded me of why we exist at AME. Our purpose extends beyond improving... More

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of joining the AME Champions Club for a remarkable visit to O.C. Tanner in Salt Lake City, a company internationally recognized for its people-centric leadership and commitment to workplace excellence. Throughout the visit, we witnessed firsthand how O.C. Tanner’s... More

I am reminded regularly how grateful and humbled I am for the opportunity to be part of the AME family. This week was no exception. I was honored to join the AME Champions Club at O.C. Tanner, a global leader in lean culture and employee engagement. We experienced a rich learning week featuring front-line... More

I am thrilled to share highlights from the AME Mexico inauguration at Tecnológico de Monterrey, held on June 23. It was a truly inspiring event that marked a significant milestone for our global lean community. Hosted in the heart of Mexico, this event brought together a powerful network of lean manufacturing... More

At the heart of our work at AME is a shared belief in continuous improvement — in our processes and in our teams. We strive every day to create better outcomes and support a culture where learning and innovation thrive. Change is a natural and necessary part of that journey. Whether it’s adopting... More

I had a moment this week that reminded me why our mission at the Association for Manufacturing Excellence is so important.While grabbing breakfast, I met a waitress who was clearly overwhelmed — juggling too many tables and managing requests from every direction while still keeping things running smoothly.... More

I was remiss in not addressing Mother’s Day last week. We were amidst an unparalleled event, the AME Hampton Roads 2025 Lean Summit, which I will share more about next week. On Mother’s Day, we pause to celebrate the women who raised, supported and shaped us. While we honor our mothers in countless... More

I always love to share a weekly letter from guest columnists with our membership! This week, AME Champions Club member and guest columnist David A. Behling shares an interview with AME’s lifetime annual conference master of ceremonies and good friend, Jon Colby. Jon Colby As a world-famous Second... More

As Easter hops into view (yes, pun intended) for those who celebrate, I want to thank each of you for the hard work, dedication and innovation you bring to our manufacturing community. Like the bunny sneaking around to deliver surprises, many of you work behind the scenes to make things run smoothly,... More

As we face unprecedented challenges this year, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the unwavering spirit that defines our AME community. We're an international community built on a foundation of continuous improvement, innovation and a commitment to excellence. Time and again, we've shown that by... More

It is always my honor to share all the good things AME is doing, and the month of March was no exception. Our AME Champions Club is one of the most prestigious memberships in the AME family, and our members gathered to network and share in one of my favorite areas of the country. Two weeks ago, we were... More

I was honored to join the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Monterrey Roundtable Inauguration at the Tecnológico de Monterrey for an exclusive event focused on continuous improvement and nearshoring for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. I joined an esteem panel of... More

It was truly an honor to have so many of you join us at the AME Back to Basics Virtual Lean Summit 2025 this week — your presence and participation made it an inspiring and enriching experience. Our keynote speakers this week, Bob Chapman and Cindy Hinds, truly inspired us. Chapman shared his philosophy,... More