Matthew Kirchner Columnist

Matt Kirchner [pronounced “Kirkner”], an international speaker on topics of interest to business people, is President of Profit360, LLC, a Midwest provider of management advisory services to manufacturing, retail and service companies. Most recently, Kirchner served as the Chief Executive of American Finishing Resources, LLC (AFR). With facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana; and a transportation footprint encompassing twelve states, AFR is the largest provider of Industrial Coatings Removal and Paint Fixture and Hanger Design and Fabrication in the North America. In 2014 Kirchner and his private equity investment partner completed the sale of AFR to DuBois Chemicals. Thereafter he served as the President of AFR, an operating unit of DuBois Chemicals. Contact him at mkirchner@profit-360.com

Manufacturing Madness: Know When to Speed Up and When to Slow Down

By: Matthew Kirchner

Knowing which to do when can make the difference between world-class leadership and average management.
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Career Transitions, Loyalty and Major League Baseball

By: Matthew Kirchner

Never bite the hand that feeds you.
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Good Advice? Ask 5 Questions

By: Matthew Kirchner

As business people, when we are asked for opinions or advice, we are usually quick to give it up. This is rarely the best response.
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Does Your Shop Need More Resources or a New Way of Thinking?

By: Matthew Kirchner

A change of mindset can make all the difference between a high-performing culture focused on results and one that seeks to pay the bills and make it to the next year.
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Automation & Robots

The Trend Revolutionizing Machining

By: Matthew Kirchner

Advancements in machine vision technology are advancing at warp speed and machining company leaders may do well to consider this key trend in the world of industrial automation and advanced manufacturing.
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How Incredible Machining Companies Predict the Future

By: Matthew Kirchner

An Incredible Precision Machining company measures its future business performance in real-time, using complex algorithms, predictive analytics, smart technology and leveraging artificial intelligence and machining learning.
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My/Mine Our/Ours — A Reflection on Pronouns

By: Matthew Kirchner

When we use possessive pronouns in reference to others, we imply subconscious ownership, possession or superiority. When we choose these pronouns, two things happen.
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Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

By: Matthew Kirchner

Have you familiarized yourself with the Artificial Intelligence lingo? Here are some AI terms every manufacturing person should know.
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13 Tips for the Perfect Trade Show Booth

By: Matthew Kirchner

Here are some tips to step up your game at your next trade show.
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Do Your Team Members Know Your Parts?

By: Matthew Kirchner

When team members understand how the components they produce fit into the end product, it can make the team feel more invested in what they’re doing.
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Waking Up to a World Without Manufacturing

By: Matthew Kirchner

The world now knows what those of us in the manufacturing sector have known all along: the incredible importance of U.S. manufacturing to the overall economy. 
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New Software Never Solved a Problem. Ever.

By: Matthew Kirchner

Without planning, process, execution and discipline, investing in new software is a waste of money and time.
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