The various philosophies behind more efficient manufacturing methods have gone by many names over the years – the Toyota Production System or “The Toyota Way,” just-in-time production, and more recently, lean manufacturing. All have similar principals – that by applying certain tools, manufacturers can implement a systematic approach to reduce “waste,” which is defined as […]
Read MoreJosé Luis Cruz Rivera recently completed his first year as the 17th President of Northern Arizona University (NAU). We asked him about key initiatives during his first year, NAU’s niche in the higher ed marketplace, what local restaurants he’s discovered, and his upcoming formal installation in September. Q: What do you feel your biggest success […]
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Earlier this month, the U.S. Travel Association issued its monthly Travel Data Report which showed both promise and peril for our tourism industry. On the plus side, the report showed a 3% growth in travel spending, the first such increase since the start of the pandemic. Another positive was that 28% of travelers plan to […]
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This is Economic Development Week, an annual event created by the International Economic Development Council to increase awareness of local efforts to promote economic vitality, highlight programs that create jobs, and celebrate entities that improve the quality of life in communities everywhere. Which makes this the perfect week to note some important milestones being reached by […]
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With Earth Day just behind us and Arbor Day tomorrow, it seemed like a good time to discuss the myriad of sustainability initiatives in northern Arizona, which are both on the ground and in the skies. In Flagstaff, many of these green efforts are centered around Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Both commercial airlines that operate at […]
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