April 2026

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Lean Daily Management: What It Is and Why It Works

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and operational environments, success isn’t built solely on long-term strategy, it’s sustained through disciplined daily execution. Organizations that consistently meet their goals don’t rely on chance; they rely on structure, visibility, and accountability. That’s where Lean Daily Management (LDM) comes into play. At Thurman Co., we’ve long emphasized the importance of […]

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Understanding the ISO 31000 Risk Management Framework

In today’s fast-moving business environment, uncertainty is no longer the exception, it is the rule. Whether managing supply chain disruptions, navigating regulatory changes, or launching new products, organizations must be equipped to identify, assess, and respond to risk with clarity and consistency. That’s where the ISO 31000 Risk Management Framework comes into play. ISO 31000

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How AI Is Transforming Demand Forecasting in Manufacturing

There’s a quiet revolution happening on the factory floor, and it isn’t coming from new machinery or expanded square footage. It’s coming from smarter decisions. Specifically, how manufacturers anticipate demand, align production, and manage their supply chains. And at the center of it all is AI. For years, demand forecasting has been a careful balancing

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Manufacturing team reviewing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Best practice: Standard Operating Procedures

There’s a quiet kind of excellence in organizations that run like a well-kept kitchen—everything in its place, everyone knowing their role, and no one scrambling when the pressure’s on. That kind of consistency doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built on a foundation of clear, practical, and well-maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). At Thurman Co, we’ve

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