How to Be a Good Metal Fabrication Shop
The Quality of Goodness The fabricator was looking through his fridge for a snack when his seven-year-old daughter walked into the family kitchen. “Dad,” she asked, “Is your shop a good shop?” Startled, the fabricator quickly replied with a smile, “Of course it is a good shop, Sweetheart.” When he turned to face her, the […]
Creating a Quality-First Mindset in a Fab Shop
Quality over Quantity You run into your old college buddy at a gathering and learn he’s even more popular now than he was back in his “big man on campus” days. He regales you with stories of parties, rafting trips, rock climbing, pickup basketball games, performances by his garage band, and all his many romances. […]
The Wandering Fab Shop Manager
More than Meaningless Meanderings The friend of the metal fabrication shop manager laughed. “That’s a good joke, ‘management by wandering around.’ Seriously, though, I’m curious how you run your shop so well. What’s your secret?” The fab shop manager responded with a straight face, “I AM serious. That is an actual style of business management, […]

