Flywheel Blog

With the COVID-19 international outbreak, we want you to know our top initiatives remain strong with the continuance of high-level support, including great respect for the many unforeseen challenges our customers may be facing. We are committed to joining you in this...

Trade show season is upon us. However, Trade shows can be a grind – after a long day at the show making connections, do you dread the evenings making sure you catalog business cards and begin follow up? However, Trade Shows can be a grind – after a long day of making...

2020 is a new year and a new decade. The old way of hiring people in order to increase sales is over, and the era of using technology and automation to grow is here. Before you add someone new in sales, find out how technology can help you leverage your existing...

Are you ready for the impact of the deepening china trade war? According to experts, we are now at the "pain threshold" for widespread impact:The next round of tariffs could be the tipping point into crisis, according to a China specialist at Europe’s biggest asset...

Are you wasting time and money on sales? In today's competitive climate, manufacturers need to focus on more than just streamlining production. Getting efficient and productive in sales and marketing is key to optimizing the overall business. In fact, front-office...

Ready to start eliminating waste in sales and marketing? Once you’ve identified high-level business goals to improve efficiency, we recommend doing a Value Stream Map. What is a Value Stream Map (VSM)? It’s a process mapping tool used by leading manufacturers to...

Lean can help eliminate wasteful sales & marketing spending. Lean Manufacturing is a trusted and widespread methodology for eliminating waste in manufacturing. In fact, nearly 70% of manufacturers use Lean practices. However, if you’re like most manufacturers,...

Did you know that applying Lean to sales and marketing can deliver an even more significant return on investment than production? While Lean Manufacturing Methodology used by nearly 70% of manufacturers today to reduce cost and improve efficiency, less than 20% have...

During this Year's 2018 SD Manufacturer's Summit, I had the privilege of delivering a presentation on Artificial Intelligence. Since my session was video-heavy, I thought I'd provide links to the videos I used and some background on them. For those who haven't...