According to the June report on US Manufacturing Statistics manufacturing remains strong and hit its highest for 2014. New orders for US manufacturing sectors in automobiles, computers, chemicals and other products caused the index to reach 55.3%. American manufacturers don’t … Continued
Tags: veterans Many veterans of the armed forces have developed skills in the service that extend way beyond their military careers — and that make them great potential manufacturers. Recognizing this opportunity for veterans and employers, the Manufacturing Institute and “a … Continued
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3 MRP Software Features Manufacturers Don’t Want To Miss Out On Material Requirements Planning (MRP) has been a cornerstone of manufacturing ever since manufacturers realized they need a way to bridge together their accounting and their inventory forecasting. … Continued
It’s never too late to say “thank you” to our Nation’s Veterans. Honor Your Veterans Any Day. Here are nine simple ways to Honor Your Veteran. Attend a Veterans Day event. Fly your American Flag. Thank a veteran co-worker for … Continued
Learn about the past, present, and future of robotics technology and ERP in the manufacturing sector. A brief history of robotics in manufacturing When Henry Ford’s first assembly line began running on December 1st, 1913, the world of manufacturing changed … Continued
Job Shop Tracking Software Job tracking software performs the most complicated and critical tasks for the job shop manufacturer. A job shop might have limited resources that need to perform multiple tasks in a timely, cost effective manner. Without the … Continued
I’ve been posting about manufacturing returning to the United States and the concern over whether the manufacturing industry will be able to handle the load due to a shortage of skilled workers. I read this article, A glimpse into the Engineering … Continued
I’m reading another article on reshoring, or bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. This article is particularly interesting because it talks about the possibility that reshoring could create 2 to 3 million new jobs by the end of the decade. … Continued