Jim's Articles

Week of 30 Jan 12: The 1%ers

Jan 26, 2012 at 08:18 am by admin

Here in the United States there has been a lot of talk about the "1%ers"--those in the top 1% of the income bracket. It has become a political theme. I've always been.... Read More

Week of 23 Jan 12: Shameless Promotion--Light Green Machine Conference

Jan 19, 2012 at 12:37 pm by admin

Yes, we have pelted you with invitations to the 3rd Annual Light Green Machine Institute Conference running January 22 -24, 2012 here in Atlanta. And, we have had a go.... Read More

Week of 9 Jan 2012: Cheatin' in 3's

Jan 13, 2012 at 08:27 am by admin

With 20 years in consulting and 41 years in industry, I could write a book. In fact, I have a new one in the works titled "Pulp Rats...an unpleasant story." Who.... Read More

Week of 16 Jan 12: Let's make this housekeeping year

Jan 05, 2012 at 08:38 am by admin

I was very excited during a recent mill visit to observe dramatic improvements in housekeeping as compared to what I saw at the same facility many months ago. In fact,.... Read More

Week of 2 Jan 2012: Hold on

Dec 29, 2011 at 06:47 am by admin

This new year promises to be a momentous one for our industry. Start with currency. The Euro is in trouble. The Yuan, Euro and Dollar are going to be in a.... Read More