Category Archives: Manufacturing

Manufacturing supply chains continue to grow more complex and are likely to now include suppliers from locations across the world. While it’s beneficial to have access to these suppliers in order to select the best possible products, a complex supply chain that includes many suppliers from multiple locations can also pose challenges. For example, what […]

Design thinking is the process of focusing on the end user’s experience and matching people’s needs when developing new products. Adopting this process in a manufacturing facility is a way to gain a competitive advantage as factories are becoming more connected. Consumers are accustomed to technology that is easy to use in both their personal […]

The equipment that is used in the manufacturing industry needs to be safeguarded and include the proper access structure. Not everyone within an organization should have the same access to the equipment. Allowing this to happen definitely puts your organization at risk. In order to safeguard your equipment, you should limit access according to the […]

It is true that ongoing training is important to the manufacturing environment. While labor costs can get expensive, it is even costlier to a company to let the employee’s skills fall behind. In order for customers to be satisfied with your products, your staff needs to be best equipped to handle the demand. Here’s more […]

In today’s manufacturing environment, it’s common to outsource some or all of the process. An OEM (original equipment manufacturer) selects a contract manufacturer to manufacture its parts. As a company grows, outsourcing work can save time and money compared to manufacturing every part in house. In other words, it is important to outsource to the […]

Good manufacturing practice (GMP) is a set of rules and regulations that must be adhered to in a manufacturing plant to ensure the quality of the products being manufactured. It’s not a list of instructions as to how the product should be manufactured, but rather general guidelines that must be met during the manufacturing process. […]

Threats to our environment continue to grow which has resulted in government regulations and increased consumer awareness. Consumers believe that companies need to be conscious of what they are putting out into the environment and believe in corporate social responsibility. As consumers become eco-friendly, they are also interested in supporting environmentally conscious/responsible manufacturers that strive […]

Why are so many people opting to buy Smartphones as opposed to “dumb” phones and frequently using web applications such as Twitter and Facebook? The answer is clear. These tools and applications make life easier. The answers to our questions and the opinions of those that we admire are right there with a few clicks […]

A manufacturing process must continually be monitored and improved upon in order to remain competitive in today’s manufacturing environment. To understand and predict performance, manufacturers rely on leading indicators and lagging indicators that can help plan for future events and authenticate previous efforts. Each organization must determine the right balance of leading and lagging indicators […]

It’s true that manufacturers should invest in green initiatives. Not only is this better for the environment, but it’s good for business. Here’s more information about how small manufacturers should make more of an effort to go green: Green Initiatives Are Rising According to ASSEMBLY Magazine’s  State of the Profession study, green manufacturing initiatives are on the […]