Within the domestic parts sector that supplies global automakers, companies are finding early traction in a transition to electrified transportation that could easily have left them behind
“Really our goal as we went through the year is take the actions to preserve the Chamber and make sure we can remain viable going forward into the unknown.” Measures taken to save funds included temporarily laying off both executive director Brent Fitzpatrick and office manager Kristal Hart in late March. They returned to full-time in mid-May, with both volunteering more than 100 hours to the Chamber while laid off. “The biggest change to highlight is our salaries and wages,” Thomas said. “They were down $20,000 or about 20 per cent due to the decision to have a temporary layoff earlier in the year, and then our executive director went down to a four day week for part of the year.”
CTMA will host a Virtual Vibes event, featuring Jim Mayer, on Thursday, March 18, at 10 a.m.
Mayer is the Manager for the Tool Measuring System team for BIG KASIER Americas, where he uses his expertise in process improvement and supply chain management to help machine shops of any size enhance their current methods to realize true cost savings.
Topics will include:
How presetters can reduce the total cost of manufacturing a part
How the team at BIG KAISER optimizes the setup process for machine shops using off-line tool measuring technologies
Presetter options available for all types of shops
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