LET'S DO THIS THANG. If you're a parking lot circler, share the podcast for a chance to WIN! Submission Deadline: Tuesday September 17th, 2019. Winner announced on September 20th Episode! Hints of an upcoming lathe purchase have been gracing these podcast episodes for some time. Saunders asks Grimsmo for advice on the right number of radial and axial live tool holders AND which machine features to purchase or skip to maximize utility. Holding tight to visions of automation, they discuss benefits and drawbacks of CAPTO holders, bar feeders, and palletization. European Manufacturing Philosophy - Investing without Hesitation? Visiting machine shops isn't just about the cool machines and parts. Company values, cultures, and philosophies make themselves known. Saunders reflects on his tour of 3D Tech Draw and one striking observation spanning factories in Europe; namely the lack of hesitation to make long term investments in tooling or automation. Watch 3D Tech Draw Tour | http://bit.ly/2m2On09 NEW MISSION If you're headed to EMO (the world's largest trade show) this year, you have an assignment: FIND GRIMSMO'S EROWA AND STICKER BOMB IT! STOP THINKING AND DO IT! Our minds love to make up unrealistic emotions about the items on our to-do lists. Often, DOING the task is rarely as bad as THINKING about it. Speaking of to-do lists, could a deliberately drawn, small box beside the task lead us to be more deliberate and methodical? Self Imposed Deadlines - You're NOT REAL, MAN! Deadlines are a necessary part of being a business owner. The question is: How can you create deadlines that you believe in, that give you the same sense of urgency and dedication that an outside force of accountability can produce? ERP TIME Saunders makes the mental decision to move forward on implementing ERP. He continues to gather information, specific needs, and arrange meetings with end users to determine which system will work best for SMW.

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