1. Accuchrome Tool & Mold, Inc. Paths to Progress

2. Areas of Concern Software Redundant Software Packages Redundant Software Packages 2D Design 2D Design Organizational Structure Lack of Control in Decision Making Lack of Control in Decision Making Workforce WorkforceSpecialization Turnover Impact Machine Utilization Work Diversification Work Diversification Cross Training Cross TrainingAutomation Time Tracking Time Tracking Manual Data Entry Manual Data Entry

3. Software Redundant Software Packages Redundant Software PackagesRedundant: Training Training Maintenance Agreements Maintenance Agreements File Type Conversions Errors in Translation Errors in Translation Wasted Time – Extra Steps Wasted Time – Extra Steps Multiple Files for One Part Multiple Files for One Part Speaking Different Languages Coworker Troubleshooting Coworker Troubleshooting Internally Supported Growth Internally Supported Growth Quantity Discounts 2D Design 2D Design Lack of Associativity Drawing Driven Design Errors Found in Production Downstream Modeling CAM CAM Electrodes Electrodes Redundant Process Redundant Process Less Skilled Drafter Less Skilled Drafter Automated Design Features Catalog Items It’s Just Slower

4. Production Structure Lack of Control in Decision Making Lack of Control in Decision Making Personal Choice by Less Qualified Personnel Information Gathering for Decision Vague Drawings Costly Errors Workforce Workforce Too Many Jobs Specialization Improve Skill in Main Task Improve Skill in Main Task Increased Productivity Increased Personal Success Role in Company Concentrated Focus Turnover Impact “Tribal Knowledge” “Tribal Knowledge” Standard Position Replacement Standard Position Replacement Shorter Learning Curve Shorter Learning Curve

5. Production Structure Designer Planner Programmer Setup Operator Sales QuotationCustomer Service 3D Assembly2D DrawingsEng. Changes / Rev. RoutingTime EstimationDatabase EntryFloor Drawings Foreman Financials Job PrioritizationMachine UtilizationSchedule ComplianceTroubleshooting Remaining Parts Tool ListProgram CodeSetup Documentation Tool Load & TouchProgram Proof Flags Part Tolerances Time Estimation One Good Part QCSend Program Back

6. Machine Utilization Work Diversification Work DiversificationProductionPrototypeSales Cross Training Cross Training Across Positions Across Controllers Across Machine Types Automation Time Tracking Time Tracking Automated Database Entry Entry Terminals Automatic Status (Pending, In-Process, Complete) Problem Area Discovery Always Available Status Quote Improvement Manual Data Entry Manual Data Entry Updated by Work Centers as Completed Transcription Errors