Up to this point, we’ve focused on the mechanics of making things run smoothly. Chapters 1 through 4 gave you the blueprints and tools to spot waste, map out...
Let's Play Ball
In Chapter 3, we defined WINNING as the art of achieving absolute operational consistency while delivering unparalleled value. We established that progress is...
What makes a business truly thrive in a fiercely competitive world? Is it record-breaking profits? Is it groundbreaking innovation? While these are certainly...
What defines a truly great organization? Is it a groundbreaking product? The brilliance of the people? The size of the profit margins? While all these factors...
What separates a transmission shop that merely survives from one that shifts through all gears perfectly and thrives? It’s a steadfast commitment to...
In the last issue of GEARS, I talked to three students about their experience with the automotive industry and what ATRA can do to help them with a career...
Now that summer is in full swing more and more transmissions are burning up in the hot summer sun. Giving the example of the northwestern heat of 120+ degrees...
Now that we are getting “back on the field of play” let’s take a closer look at the 8L90 shift quality concerns. Shift concerns are just like playing...
Does your Torqshift fail immediately after a rebuild? Do you have multiple pump failures after working on Ford diesel transmissions? Do you find yourself...





