by Murray Sittsamer | Jan 8, 2026 | Process Improvement
Illumination before acceleration Over the past year, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern—both personally and professionally. When things feel stuck, most of us instinctively reach for more: more tools, more urgency, more pressure, more activity. I’ve done this myself.... by Murray Sittsamer | Oct 16, 2019 | FMEA, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Training
Twenty years ago, I started a training and consulting company called The Luminous Group. It was 1999. I was married with two young daughters, ages 5 and 2. It was a scary move, but I was passionate about seeing clients make improvements in their businesses using... by Murray Sittsamer | Jun 11, 2019 | Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Problem Solving, Process Improvement
This month, the new AIAG VDA Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Handbook became available. Compliance requirements to the more structured approach described in the new handbook are still to be determined by OEMs and other customer entities. While there are... by Murray Sittsamer | Jun 5, 2019 | Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Profitability
The stock market is up, manufacturing orders are strong and we continue to see capital expansion but many manufacturing companies in Michigan are holding back on discretionary expenses. There is concern about recent state legislation, challenges finding talent and... by Murray Sittsamer | Dec 27, 2018 | Process Improvement
2018 was a good year for The Luminous Group and many of our clients. Internally, we’ve updated some of our training materials because we want your team and company to perform better than ever. 2019 could be a very challenging year. We’re due for a downturn in the...