About Rick van Echtelt
Rick van Echtelt is CEO at AG5, leading the company to success. You'll often spot him out on the soccer field coaching talented, young soccer players.
126 articles published by this author
Quality manufacturing in the digital age: Everything you need to know
Quality manufacturing in the digital age represents a paradigm shift in how products are designed, produced, and monitored....
17.11.2023 | 4 min read
5 key differences: Discrete manufacturing vs. process manufacturing
We’ll take a look at both discrete and process manufacturing and highlighting their key differences, as well as...
10.11.2023 | 4 min read
What is SMT manufacturing and how can skills management improve it?
Deep dive into SMT manufacturing – factors influencing the SMT market and how skills management can come in...
02.11.2023 | 5 min read
The importance of skill-based training for workplace success
What is skill-based training and why is it important? In this article we deep-dive into the subject and...
27.10.2023 | 5 min read
What is an ISO audit? Preparation and tips
How does an ISO audit work, and how can your team best prepare for one? This article takes...
12.10.2023 | 6 min read
The EU pay transparency directive: What you need to know
Equal pay for equal work is set to become a legal requirement in the EU, where the gender...
28.09.2023 | 6 min read
Get SMART: How a 40-year-old goal-setting framework can help you achieve skills management success
The SMART framework is a goal-setting strategy that provides a structured and effective approach for defining and achieving...
24.08.2023 | 3 min read
Conducting a competency gap analysis: Tips, tricks, and best practices
Conducting a competency gap analysis brings a wide range of benefits to organizations, helping them develop a better...
07.08.2023 | 4 min read
Leveraging skills management software features for upskilling strategies
The shift towards a new era of work, in which traditional qualifications are no longer sufficient, has led...
01.08.2023 | 4 min read