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Plus: Could Mobile Solutions Solve EV Charger Shortages?; 10 Unexpected Industries That Will Be Hiring Like Crazy in 2025; and More September 11, 2023 [View this email in a Browser]( [Subscribe]( [Lockheed Martin Is Developing the World’s Most Powerful Military Laser]( Engineering & Design [Mobile Solutions Could Solve the EV Charger Shortfall]( [Read More]( Noah Chemicals | Sponsored [How Does the U.S. Eliminate Its Chemical Weapons Stockpile?]( [Read More]( Business & Industry [One of the U.S.'s Most Automated Glass Processing Factories Will Be in This State]( [Read More]( [Thomas Spotlights Leaders in Industry]( Ralph Walsh Customer Sales Account Manager, Light Metals Coloring We’re spotlighting decision-makers across industry. In this issue, get to know Ralph Walsh. What's the number one tool that helps you do your job? First and foremost, trust. Working knowledge of a variety of computer programs, understanding the chemical process, and a basic understanding of the processes within your shop is a must-know. But without a solid relationship built on trust both within your company and with your customers, none of the previous mentions are even a discussion point. You need to trust that your chemicals are in control to produce the expected outcome. You need to trust that your employees are the right people, doing the right thing. And your customers need to trust that everything you do for them is in both their and your best interest. What are your top challenges right now and how are you overcoming them? [We are] creating change within our industry to help our customers help themselves. Typically, the job shop environment is a reactive industry. You don’t know what is coming or when it is going to arrive until parts are on your dock with a purchase order (or maybe a day in advance). We have customized a new ERP system that allows us to schedule in advance of receipt of material. The end result is on-time delivery for both LMC and our customers, less disruption to people's personal lives, and ultimately less stress for everyone. Read the [full article]( on Thomas Insights. Xometry | Sponsored [eBook: How to Make a Good Technical Drawing]( Improve your 2D technical drawings by following our best practices covered in this free eBook, full of best practices to help engineers create clear and professional manufacturing drawings the first time around. [Learn More]( A Byte Out of the Big Apple [How the Oculus Honors the Lives Lost on 9/11]( [Read More]( Daily Bite [Dolphins Sleep with One Eye Open]( You’d do the same if you were sleeping with sharks. [Read More]( [Thomas(TM), A Xometry Company]( [Advertise in the Newsletter]( | [List Your Business on Thomasnet.com]( | [Get Instant Quotes]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Contribute to Thomas Insights]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You received this email because of your recent interaction with Thomas. [Modify Your Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( © September 11, 2023 Thomas, A Xometry Company 6116 Executive Blvd, Ste. 800, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA, 240-252-1138