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Garland Chamber of Commerce
Collaborating for Success
Identifying and applying proven improvements
to their standard board responsibilities, the board
to corporate practices may well be the DCMA’s
compares notes on their latest 昀椀ndings.
fundamental element, providing the most rapid return
Board members often work directly with other DCMA
on investment. Best practice implementation can vary
members to communicate emerging trends and
from manufacturing techniques, to company culture, to
practices that might bene昀椀t Garland manufacturers.
healthcare plans, and transportation issues.
One of the most effective means of educating local
organizations on the bene昀椀ts and implementation of
new techniques is the local members-only symposium.
The primary challenge to successfully implementing
best practices is tunnel vision due to habits that have
produced reasonable – but not perfect – results. At
Symposiums
the Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association, we
Based on council research and collaboration, twice-
circumvent that obstacle by fostering collaborative
yearly DCMA symposiums are organized to feature
efforts among our members. Getting a set of fresh
speakers and presentations highlighting emerging
eyes on a thorny issue is a productive way to approach
practices that promise improvement of DCMA members’
manufacturing issues. Getting a diverse set of eyes on
organizations. Those symposiums are open to members
that same issue is a virtual guarantee of success.
and their employees in an effort to disseminate
information to every level of member organizations.
Leadership Participation
The process begins with a DCMA Leadership Council,
The DCMA is currently soliciting member input about
consisting of seasoned manufacturing professionals,
beginning a series of roundtable meetings for best
each with a passion for the success of their fellow
practices discussions.
members. That board stays attuned to the latest
developments in corporate strategies at every level, with
Newsletter
a vigilant lookout for new practices that might bene昀椀t
The DCMA’s quarterly email newsletter provides an
DCMA members. On a quarterly basis, and in addition
excellent opportunity for members to collaborate
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