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Lean Manufacturing on Steroids!
When most people have written off domestic furniture manufacturing, Rick Coffey reinvents domestic furniture manufacturing at McCreary Modern, Inc.![5 Questions with Anita Vila](https://ise.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/5-questions-with-anita-vila-featured-image-01-360x216.jpg)
5 Questions with Anita Vila
ISE alumna Anita Vila shared her wealth of experience and knowledge from a career in healthcare, education and technology.![A man laying on a couch eating chips](https://ise.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/top-4-reason-you-dont-get-involved-featured-image-01-360x216.jpg)
Top 4 Reasons YOU Don’t Get Involved
There are several reasons why alums choose not to engage with their alma maters. We look at the top four.![Ashley Williams standing on a basketball court](https://ise.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/williams-returns-home-featured-image-01-360x216.jpg)
Williams Returns Home
After receiving her master's degree and coaching at some other universities, ISE alum Ashley Williams returns to NC State.![It has Never Been “About Paul” | Paul Cohen](https://ise.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/its-never-been-about-paul-featured-image-01-360x216.jpg)