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Of all the federal holidays we celebrate, Memorial Day is one that is both cheerful and somber. While it marks for many of us the unofficial start of summer, Monday is a day of observance, centered on remembering and thanking the countless Americans in uniform who have given their lives for this country.... More

AME’s Director of Conferences and Events Desiree Dolecki was recently quoted in Industry Magazine in an article titled “The Future is Hybrid-ish” as sharing “there is no one size fits all approach.” The fully integrated hybrid model is not the predominant model—it simply is an ever-revolving... More

The other day, I heard something that challenged me, and my initial reaction was to ignore it. You know what they say about choosing battles. Then someone shared this phrase in a meeting later that day completely unrelated to what I had observed earlier: “The standard you walk past is the standard... More

I can’t tell you how often I use the phrase, “We are like the shoemaker with the bad shoes.” It’s easy to tell people how to do things or how things should be. It’s much harder to live the change you want to see, though it shouldn’t be. How many times have we talked about having standard... More

In one of my recent letters, I stressed the importance of goal setting. I have to remind myself at times: If I don’t set a goal, how will I know if I accomplish what we need? Without a goal, how can I celebrate when we meet objectives along the way? When we set milestones for ourselves, we enjoy the... More

Many years ago, I worked for an individual who liked to say, “Hope is not a plan." If anyone, including me, said they “hoped (fill in the blank)," he would remind us of this. For years this has stuck with me. It's sage advice. But if my career has taught me anything, it's this: While hope may not... More

Happy New Year! I hope your winter holiday, no matter how you chose to celebrate, was peaceful and afforded you rest, rejuvenation and time with those you love. My heart goes out to those impacted by the severe winter weather that blew through the U.S. over the past several weeks. Our thoughts are with... More

There are so many reasons why this is my favorite time of year; one of them is because it’s in this season of giving when we learn what is most important to people. We are all passionate about something. Whether because you, a friend or a family member were impacted by that something personally or... More

Today we recognize Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. As we take time to thank those who have and continue to serve, I want to spotlight the significant role that veterans play in the AME community specifically. In every industry represented by AME members, you will find veterans... More

It is less than two weeks until we Embrace Disruption at AME Dallas 2022. I expect this conference to be transformative. We are, after all, coming together in a world transformed. The disruption we experienced over the last two years has created unique and unexpected opportunities. Who planned three... More

As our industries change and grow, topics like supply chain and lead times are becoming household terms. In the past two years alone, people quickly learned how integral industry is to their everyday life. It was a challenge, but we collaborated and adapted, embraced change, and listened to best practices... More

The theme of AME's 38th annual international conference, Embrace Disruption, could not be more timely. Many of us feel, myself included, that the last few years have been a never-ending stream of disruptions—particularly in the supply chain and workforce. AME Dallas 2022 presenters will share how leading... More

Only two months to go until we pack our bags and embrace disruption at the AME Dallas 2022 International Conference. This will be my first in-person conference since I came on board in this role in 2020. Amid my excitement to connect with so many talented lean practitioners, including our outstanding... More

Sometimes it feels that time is passing us by, not at a steady walk or slow jog, but in a full-on sprint. Things are changing so quickly that it is difficult to keep up. It is hard to believe it has been two and a half years since I was offered this amazing opportunity to serve as AME’s president and... More

When I joined AME as CEO in 2020, I was so grateful for the chance to lead an organization bolstered by visionaries across a multitude of industry-leading companies. AME’s success is, and always has been, fueled not only by the shared values of each of its members but also through the interconnectivity... More