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Douglas K. Woods
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Douglas K. Woods joined AMT as its President in 2009. A lifelong manufacturing professional, Doug is dedicated to promoting the world’s most innovative manufacturing technology and positioning AMT as a leader on issues that impact the industry. Doug sits on several industry boards, including the Reshoring Initiative; the MTConnect Institute; the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, and others.

Douglas K. Woods joined AMT as its President in 2009. A lifelong manufacturing professional, Doug is dedicated to promoting the world’s most innovative manufacturing technology and positioning AMT as a leader on issues that impact the industry. Doug sits on several industry boards, including the Reshoring Initiative; the MTConnect Institute; the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, and others.

Posts by Douglas K. Woods
Intelligence
By Douglas K. WoodsSep 25, 2023

The Top 10: Focusing on the Few

Putting the authority for decision-making into the hands of others allows you to focus on the critical few issues – the 10, not the 100.

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Technology
By Douglas K. WoodsJul 29, 2023

The Importance of ER&D

While it might seem that pursuing ER&D during a downturn would be unsustainable, it is actually a sensible approach. Let’s face it: When you’re busy, you’re not likely to have your people do anything other than focus on their main tasks.

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Intelligence
By Douglas K. WoodsMay 31, 2023

Transformative Tools and Creation Culture

"Cool things” may snag headlines, but the culture, infrastructure, and philosophy behind creating the cool thing are just as important. From World War II to Silicon Valley, creative teams are leveraging imagination and technology – and it’s paying off.

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Intelligence
By Douglas K. WoodsMar 31, 2023

Continuity and Change: The Vital Balance

Our organizations need continuity, things that are fundamental. But they also need to understand that the way things have always been done is likely not the way forward.

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Intelligence
By Douglas K. WoodsJan 24, 2023

Resolve To Excel in a Changing Environment

In 2023, we must resolve to do the work that will make our organizations more resilient and capable, more agile and responsive – regardless of industry. We’ve seen how the pandemic changed things in almost an instant...

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Intelligence
By Douglas K. WoodsNov 21, 2022

Resilience Recommendations: Making It

We all know that economically things are at a high level of uncertainty. Inflation, interest rate increases, continuing supply chain snags, rising material costs, employment challenges. I’m not telling you anything that you don’t know ...

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Intelligence
By Douglas K. WoodsSep 27, 2022

The Long Run: AMT at 120 and Lessons From the Trail

AMT is now 120 years old. Because I have the honor of being the president of the association at the time of this remarkable anniversary, it might be expected that I’d talk about my predecessors or the founding or something else historical ...

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Technology
By Douglas K. WoodsJul 29, 2022

What My Grandfather Taught Me About IMTS

Many of you might have an unforgettable memory of your grandfather taking you to a ballgame or fishing. And while this might seem as though I am making this up given what I do, one of my fondest memories of my grandfather is going to IMTS with him ...

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Technology
By Douglas K. WoodsMay 24, 2022

The AMT Community of Interest: Evolution and Expansion

We are excited to welcome Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR) into the AMT community. Andra Keay, the managing director and founder of the non-profit robotics organization, has joined AMT as vice president of Global Robotics.

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Intelligence
By Douglas K. WoodsApr 01, 2022

Higher and Hire: Dynamic Work Cultures Attract Great Staff

If you create a company that promotes driving forward and learning from failure as integral parts of its way of work, you are likely to have a company that is going to attract those people you need.

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