“The Vibe is my stress relief pills!”
That's what the operations manager exclaimed with a laugh when he walked into the quality lab to say hello.
His words caught me off guard, and I couldn't help but smile. Moments like these remind us that what we do goes beyond technology—it truly adds value to our customers.
We were visiting a special customer: a family-owned producer of organic foods. They buy grains, clean, process, blend, and package them. I asked him for more insight as we learn the most about our value through these conversations, often with a bit of humor thrown in. With a grin, he added, "I worry you might not get FDA approval!"
Then, raising his fingers to count, he explained:
"We pay fair market value for raw materials."
"The processing line runs like a dream."
"We ship only top-quality products."
He leaned in and said, "These three things keep me out of trouble. There's enough uncertainty in this business—guessing isn't a good plan. My supply chain is more reliable, operations run smoother, and customer complaints have dropped."
He chuckled, "I'm less stressed, and now I can spend my time where it counts—and less time firefighting."
His laughter echoed through the room. Lesson learned: this isn't just about product features. It gives people peace of mind, clarity in the unknown, and space to focus on what matters most.