Hello Metalworking Nation and Happy Thanksgiving from MakingChips! Where do you see your manufacturing business in the next five years? Do you have a vision of your company's future? On today's episode, Jim & Jason share 5 Questions that Manufacturing Leaders need to ask themselves right now. In manufacturing news, we talk about a groundbreaking new surgical procedure and how it relates to manufacturing. Jim and Jason also share their plans for Thanksgiving, and news related to their business and family. Episode Outline:[00:01] - IMTS 2018 - Register Today [02:44] - Thanksgiving [05:24] - Manufacturing News [08:55] - What’s New With Jim [11:04] - Mission and Vision Statement [15:56] - Vision of Your Future [19:58] - Technology Advancements [21:27] - Communicating to the Marketplace [22:56] - Lead, Manage, and Hold People Accountable [30:10] - Scaling your Business Links Mentioned in this Episode:IMTS 2018 - Register Today! TMA Illinois Manufacturing News Cruial Conversations We Want to Hear From YOU, The Metalworking Nation: • Jim@makingchips.com • Jason@makingchips.com • Ryan@makingchips.com Telephone: (312) 725-0245