Working in the bleak midwinter while the metalcutting sector transitions through a downturn sounds like a recipe for the blues. But it doesn't have to be. When things are a bit slow, it can be a good time to do some housekeeping and other chores around the shop that get put on the backburner during more active times. Investing in automation and other productivity-boosting equipment can also be wise during a soft stretch.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2017-02-15
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/sounds-season/
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