From the Editor In-plant Inspiration

A new decision-maker is hired. After years of receiving scant input from employees, upper management is in awe of anything this person suggests. Actual ideas! Unfortunately one of those ideas is often "outsource stuff."

What's the solution? First, those in management roles must trust their employees more, ask them more questions and motivate them to offer ideas. And second, employees (that includes those same managers) must have the courage to offer their own ideas to their bosses. What changes can the in-plant make to save money, increase productivity and better serve the organization? Get ideas from your employees; present them to your bosses.