2021 Tech Trends in Manufacturing
2020 was a year full of struggles and slowdowns. One thing that did not find itself in that category, however, was automation in manufacturing and industrial practices. Sharon Goldman reached out to manufacturing leaders and experts to find the six trends that are anticipated to stand out in Industry 4.0. Optimization of supply chain in […]
Overcoming the Obstacles of COVID
It’s no secret, or shock, to anyone that COVID-19 dramatically affected the world as a whole. From the simplest matters of interacting with others to the content we use to promote businesses, everything had to change and adapt. Industry Week looks at some of the challenges marketers face in order to not appear tone deaf […]
Lean is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
When you hear of lean enterprise implementation your first thoughts may be to that of failure. Many articles discuss a high rate of lean initiative fails, which leads some to question how to make them successful. Rick Bohan recently spoke with Industry Week about how he advises companies on making a lean method successful. He […]
Growing Your Manufacturing Business in 2021
Having a plan and keeping your team involved can help your business ride the growth wave. Currently the steel and metal manufacturing market are seeing a surge of business as it has become an important supply source to industries like medical, aviation, and aerospace. Thomasnet.com recently shared tips on how to make he most of […]
How Manufacturers Can Improve Recruiting Efforts
Despite the global upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many manufacturers have managed to retain their entire workforce—and a significant amount are even looking to hire additional team members. In a recent article from Industry Today, author Jeffrey Rohrs offers some tips for manufacturers in need of skilled professionals. Track Your Applicants – Consider using […]
How Manufacturers Can Successfully Ride the Wave of Reshoring
As a result of global disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a new opportunity may exist for North American manufacturers. A recent article from Thomasnet examines how global conditions are causing a locational shift of many production and sourcing operations and how that shift is beneficial to some manufacturers. Causes of Reshoring Historically, the major […]