Hannah Rumsey, Author at DISHER DISHER delivers innovative solutions in engineering, manufacturing, and talent through a high-performing team of cross-functional experts. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:21:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://d12tkkyv4yt8c3.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Ripple-Favicon-v2-32x32.png Hannah Rumsey, Author at DISHER 32 32 The 2025 Reshoring Boom: What You Need to Know https://www.disher.com/blog/reshoring-manufacturing-2025-trends/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:26:51 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=22292 Updated April 8, 2025 After decades of overseas outsourcing, many companies are now looking to bring manufacturing operations back home to the United States. This shift is driven by a combination of economic, political, and technological factors—most notably President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs in March and April this year.   As reshoring gains momentum,…

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]]> From Servant to Steward: The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything  https://www.disher.com/blog/steward-leadership-vs-servant-leadership/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:07:03 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=22283 I was first exposed to the concept of steward leadership about 15 years ago when I and eight other business leaders spent a day with the now late Kent Wilson, researcher and author of the book Steward Leadership in the Nonprofit Organization and the article “Is Steward Leadership Different than Servant Leadership?” Although his book…

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]]> DISHER Appoints Ben Wood as Director of Strategic Accounts https://www.disher.com/blog/disher-appoints-ben-wood-as-director-of-strategic-accounts/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:19:40 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=22262 DISHER is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Wood as their Director of Strategic Accounts. In this role, Wood will focus on building connections, fostering relationships, and delivering exceptional service to DISHER customers. “Ben’s proven track record of providing real value to customers will pay dividends as we live out our mission,” comments DISHER…

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]]> Proactive Labor Cost Strategy for Integrators: How to Solve Labor Shortages & Protect Margins  https://www.disher.com/blog/proactive-labor-cost-strategy-for-integrators/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:08:13 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=22253 You’ve won the project. The contracts are signed, and the deadlines are set. But as an integrator or machine builder, you know that winning a fixed-bid project is only half the battle—the real challenge lies in delivering it on time and on-budget with tight labor constraints.   I’d like to share a solution you may not…

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]]> From Idea to Reality – The Power of Divergent and Convergent Thinking https://www.disher.com/blog/divergent-convergent-thinking/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:14:04 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=22228 Divergent and convergent thinking, at its most basic level, is about generating ideas and then deciding how to act on those ideas. Language around divergent and convergent thinking is probably not in your daily lexicon, but all of us go through cycles of divergent and convergent thinking every day, whether we know it or not.…

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]]> Reflecting on the New Year: The Impact of Great Coaching https://www.disher.com/blog/new-years-reflections-the-impact-of-great-coaching/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:21:30 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=22193 A new year is a natural time to reflect on the present moment and look forward with anticipation to the future. During this time of year, I often think about our team who contributes and curates our culture here at DISHER. Our team values High Expectations, Trusting Relationships, and Unvarnished Communication, among nine other culture…

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]]> The Power of Having the Right Engineering Solutions https://www.disher.com/blog/power-of-good-engineering-solutions/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:39:59 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=22098 As a manufacturer, product and process transformation never ends. Maybe you’re on the cusp of developing a new product. Perhaps you’re updating an existing product line or working on improving an outdated manufacturing process. Whether you’re looking for ways to enhance your product development or reduce inefficiencies in manufacturing-every day you rely on great engineering…

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]]> A Mission, Profit, Growth Philosophy: Fueling Meaningful Work & Lasting Impact https://www.disher.com/blog/mission-profit-growth-philosophy/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:35:49 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=22019 If you think making a profit is the main goal of your business, you are missing the point of being in business. Oh yes, profit is very important. Your business cannot sustain itself without it. But by itself, making a profit as the main reason for being in business falls short of bringing true meaning…

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]]> How to Choose the Right Contract Provider for Software and Hardware/Electronics Design Support https://www.disher.com/blog/choosing-contractors-for-electronics-support/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:55:16 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=21997 Great software and hardware design isn’t easy. You’ve all read about Boeing. One of the largest aerospace manufacturers in the world experienced two fatal 737 crashes in recent years due to software issues. Compatibility problems arose due to insufficient testing and inadequate communication between software and hardware providers. This led to significant delays and operational…

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]]> Human-Centered Design & Key Trends in Product Development https://www.disher.com/blog/trends-in-product-development-and-hcd/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:17:07 +0000 https://disher.local/?p=21960 Have you ever heard of the Google Glass? Launched in 2013, Glass was a wearable technology device with an optical head-mounted display. It failed to gain traction with consumers. The problem was that the developers didn’t fully understand the needs and concerns of its target users. Users found the device intrusive, socially awkward, and expensive.…

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