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• Restoring Glory and Dignity to U.S. Manufacturing

  For those of us working in an office, a manufacturing plant, a warehouse or a commercial retail environment, we spend about 2,350  hours a year at work.    As you reflect on your own working hours annually, think about how that might compare to the time you get to spend with your family.   For the M-F working adult, this generally leaves about 2,350 hours with your family after work M-F and Saturday-Sunday to be present as a father, mother, sister, brother, daughter or son.  While the percentages may vary greatly by individual, the amount of time one spends at work is significant.  Being fulfilled at work through accomplishment and influence has been shown to translate into positive energy at home.  Conversely, plodding, struggling and frustration at work without influence to make needed changes, results in people carrying negative energy and stress home to their families and or friends.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7wd9LDJxLU Cambridge Engineering, Inc. exists to glorify God by enriching the life of every person we touch.   We are working hard to build a better experience for people that we meet ...
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  Bringing Glory and Dignity Back to Manufacturing

  "My passion is to restore Glory and Dignity back to US Manufacturing." This ambitious statement was first articulated by our CEO, John Kramer, during a lean exposure trip to McElroy Manufacturing and Tulsa Tube Bending in 2017. Since then, it's become our mantra at Cambridge, demonstrating what we we all know is true: that the people working within the manufacturing industry are elevating perceptions and creating a huge impact on the overall national GDP. And we need to celebrate them. Restoring glory and dignity may feel to some like it's too aspirational, too much to take on, but it is in fact very achievable. It's the little things that add up: sharing grateful appreciation to co-worker on the line, providing the opportunity for financial wellness by offering Dave Ramsey's program to employees, cooking birthday breakfasts and so much more.  Follow #GloryandDignity on Facebook. LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter to see the movement in action.  You can probably already think of a million examples of how you've seen glory and dignity being restored at your work or how you've become more of a "whole being" because of an ...
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  #GloryAndDignity - How the Manufacturing Industry is Being Lifted by Everyday Actions

  Bringing #GloryandDignity back to manufacturing. It’s an aspirational concept, one that you might not associate with manufacturing. We see it every day, though, through the companies that share their stories with us when they visit our facility or our colleagues at trade events. The goal of lifting our industry to a higher standard by giving back to the community and to employees might not be intrinsic to all leaders - yet, more and more, we see shining examples of our friends in this business doing just that. The Seating Matters team is generating tools and resources to save lives before and after pressure injuries through an Injury Prevention Program aimed at correct seating, training, maintenance and education of staff. BCI is providing high-quality packaging solutions to their customers through a system of creating meaningful employment and skills training for 250 adults with disabilities. A structure of independent and interdependent teams at Vibco allows individuals valued for their strengths to complement and grow with each other while working toward the same mission. FastCap continues to share their own manufacturing improvement ideas through 2 Second Lean ...
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  Empowering Women in Manufacturing: A POV of Our Day at the Missouri State Capitol

  This blog was written from the POV from Cambridge’s Marketing Content Strategist, Brittni Walters. Last month, in honor of International Women's Day, my colleague Emilie Engerski (Engineer I) and I were thrilled to join a group of strong women from across Missouri to represent the manufacturing industry at the Missouri State Capitol. It was all part of Women in Manufacturing Day, an event put together by the Missouri Association of Manufacturing (MAM) Executive Director Michael Eaton, Marketing Manager Andrew LeGrand, and Marketing Specialist Alyssa Andrews. Our mission was to meet with House Representatives, Senators, Governor Michael Parson, and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe to discuss the state of manufacturing in Missouri. Now, I must admit, my only other visit to the capital was a quick pitstop on my way to a haunted tour of the Missouri State Penitentiary. So, needless to say, this trip was a lot more fruitful, productive, and educational. The day started bright and early with a meet and greet at a local coffee shop. After downing my second cup of joe, I was greeted by a fabulous group of ladies ...
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  A POV from a Woman Working in the Manufacturing Industry

  This blog was written as a POV from Cambridge’s Marketing Manager, Annie Krieger, a working mom that found out years ago that she loves the spirit and opportunity she found in the manufacturing industry. Last week, Meg Brown (Cambridge's VP of Human Resources) and I were invited to join a group of ladies from across Missouri to represent ‘Women Working in Manufacturing’ at the Missouri State Capitol. The Missouri Association of Manufacturing, by ways of Executive Director Michael Eaton and Marketing Manager Andrew LeGrand, organized the event as a way to understand how needs as individuals or for our industry are championed by our elected representatives. We met with several House Representatives and Senators and had the opportunity to speak with both Missouri Governor Michael Parson and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe on the state of manufacturing in Missouri. Frankly, it’s been a minute since grade school social studies for me, and my recall of how state legislation progresses was a little rusty, so allow me to summarize my learnings for those like me: 1. Your elected officials will open their door to you. ...
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  Empowering Growth: Cambridge's Experience in the AME Emerging Leaders Program

  Navigating the dynamic landscape of professional development can be a daunting task, with the search for programs that genuinely transform individuals and organizations presenting a formidable challenge. Amid this, Cambridge's participation in the Association for Manufacturing Excellence's (AME) Emerging Leaders program has shined as a beacon of success.  This year-long commitment immerses participants in a comprehensive experience centered around professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities. During a recent interview, Becca Jenkins, Technical Training Project Manager and key player at Cambridge, shed light on the nuances of the program. "The program opens your eyes to opportunities beyond learning; it's about applying knowledge to solve real-world problems."  So, what sets this program apart? It's not just a series of meetings and training sessions; it's a transformative journey. Each participating group is tasked with addressing a problem and contributing tangible solutions to enhance AME. The culmination involves implementing these solutions, marking the participants' transition into volunteer and leadership roles within the organization. Becca’s group designed and implemented a program called STARTING PEOPLE OFF RIGHT WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO UNITE TALENT (S.P.R.O.U.T.), an initiative aimed at giving ...