Makingchips | Equipping Manufacturing Leaders

What if you could measure your shop's success against the industry’s best—and discover exactly where you can improve? In this episode, we’re launching a groundbreaking new series with Modern Machine Shop to help you do just that. We’re joined by Brent Donaldson, who walks us through the powerful Top Shops program—a game-changing benchmarking tool that reveals everything from machine utilization to employee engagement. The Top Shops survey isn’t just another tool; it’s a blueprint for success. By comparing your shop to the industry’s top performers, you’ll uncover where you’re excelling and, just as importantly, where you can level up. The data is real, actionable, and tailored to your shop’s unique performance. This series will equip you with the insights and strategies needed to push your shop to the top. We dive deep into the key performance indicators (KPIs) that distinguish high-performing shops from the rest. Whether it’s tracking financial metrics like profit margins and revenue per employee, or operati