The Purpose of Business

The Purpose of Business

by | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog

What is the purpose of a business? During my MBA studies at the University of Dayton, the correct answer to this question was “to increase shareholder value.” A business does have a primary purpose of generating sustained profits and thus increasing shareholder value...
The Ugly Baby

The Ugly Baby

by | Feb 21, 2019 | Blog

By Tim Beatty, President of Bullen  In 2003, Bullen decided to launch a manufacturing site in Suzhou, China.  A team of us worked together to launch the new facility including the hiring of staff, ordering new equipment, and establishing processes. We were hoping to...
Rapid Pace of Change

Rapid Pace of Change

by | Apr 9, 2018 | Blog

Back in the 7th grade, my fellow classmates and I were faced with one of our first educational choices: Home Economics, Woodshop, or the often-overlooked and relatively new elective called Drafting.  Only a few of us chose learning how to create circles, angles and...
Becoming a Team of Teams

Becoming a Team of Teams

by | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog

Business environments are in the middle of a revolution.  Nearly every industry is being impacted by the same factors but few of us are adapting to these changes.  What are these factors? Rapid Pace of Change:  Change is occurring more rapidly than at any time in...
The Connected Factory

The Connected Factory

by | Dec 5, 2017 | Blog

A revolution is happening in manufacturing. Here at Bullen, as we become part of the revolution that is “Industry 4.0”, “Factory of the Future” or “Connected Factory”, there are days our team members feel like kids in a candy store. There are other days, of course,...
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