Summer 2022

Featured Articles

Thriving in Chaos

Scamp campers are as American as mom and apple pie. So is their story of success.

Greater Than The Sum of Its Parts

Leading Daily for Results integrates the principles of continuous improvement with leadership skills to help companies win each day.

Make Sure Your Space is Making Money, Not Taking Money

As supply chain uncertainties force companies to accumulate necessary parts and material, manufacturers are looking to grow.

Heating Up

Sauna360, the nation’s leader in saunas, stays true to culture while offering luxury products and weathering tough challenges.

Deep Roots, New Growth

Next generation leaders propel two thriving manufacturers based in tiny Stephen, Minn., into their next 50 years.

Innovations

Leaning Into Automation

John Ihrke wants manufacturers to multiply their workforces without adding to their payrolls.

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Four Questions: Kingshuk Sinha

Kingshuk Sinha – Professor and Chair of the Supply Chain and Operations Department, Carlson School of Management

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From Medical Devices to Floral Displays

New employees bring a diversity of experience to Enterprise Minnesota.

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Work Buddies

Aagard hopes its upgraded mentorship program will create long-time employees — and perhaps lifelong friendships.

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Breaking Down Barriers, Opening Doors

Owatonna students learn the value of careers in manufacturing through paid gigs at the companies.

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Charting a Rise to New Heights

An eye for a customized product, Marcstone’s founder embraced lean principles to grow its operations.

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HED Cycling Products Adapts to Demand

For Anne Hed, running a successful company means every single employee is invested in its mission.

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Heart Workers

Advocates for Health involves central Minnesota manufacturers to bring life-saving outdoor AEDs to rural communities.

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Editorial

Bring it On

For manufacturers, challenges are merely opportunities for success.

The Final Word

Filling a GAP

Continued funding for the Growth Acceleration Program would demonstrate the legislature’s understanding of the critical nature of manufacturing in Minnesota.