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In 1519, legend has it that Hernán Cortés scuttled his own ships after landing in Mexico. The message to his men was: there is no turning back. Burning the ships made that message more than declarative. Whether or not the story is entirely true, it illustrates a powerful idea. Removing your own escape routes can … read more

It’s rare to get a front-row seat to operational excellence. Rarer still to be invited backstage. That’s the opportunity Amtech has been given when selected to participate in the Apple Manufacturing Academy, a hands-on program run in partnership with Michigan State University. This story centers on precision. Apple has built it into every layer of … read more

For many companies, process improvement means automation, integration, and standardization. But as Dana Korf explains, systems don’t exist in isolation. They’re built, broken, and bent by people. And if you don’t understand how those people work together – or don’t – no amount of technology will fix what’s failing. Amtech CEO Jay Patel sat down … read more

Leadership is never just about what you say. It’s about what you allow, what you prioritize, and what your behavior models. Whether you realize it or not, every decision, delay, comment, and silence sends a signal. And for manufacturers – where time, cost, and quality are always on the line – those signals can have … read more

AI might be the biggest buzzword in business right now, but for manufacturers, the question isn’t if AI will change things, it’s how, where, and when. AI is beginning to reshape key functions in the supply chain and at this point, manufacturers should think less about adopting AI generally and more about using it where … read more