Writing “proper” manufacturing reports might not always seem like the most important priority your business needs to focus on. In the midst of taking orders, meeting deadlines, and finding new customers, it is easy to let these kinds of administrative … Continued
Many of the small and medium-sized manufacturing companies that we work with here at SME Software face a similar dilemma: how to compete with larger manufacturing entities that enjoy a number of distinct advantages. In this article, we discuss the … Continued
Back in 1995, Clayton M. Christensen of the Harvard School of Business coined the term “disruptive innovation.” Over the course of the past two decades, this concept has become extremely popular, and is now widely used in business circles. Disruptive … Continued
In this day and age, cybersecurity has become a vital issue that every business will be affected by the matter. Though it may seem like a nuisance, the truth is that spending a bit of time, effort, and money now … Continued
Financial pain points for manufacturers: Managing finances in the manufacturing industry can easily be one of the most complex and time-consuming aspects of running a small to medium sized manufacturing company. This includes, of course, the big financial picture: ensuring … Continued
Tool and die manufacturing primarily involves the creation of tools used in other manufacturing processes. These are generally used as components of larger machines. For example, the cutting edges of blades and tips used for cutting and shaping materials, molds … Continued
Manufacturing has been important to the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries–even if that history has had its ups and downs. The 50’s and 60’s are generally considered to be the heyday of US manufacturing, as they … Continued
We are proud to sponsor Manufacturing Monday on KXLY, our local ABC-TV affiliate. Every Monday morning, weather reporter Mark Peterson visits a different local manufacturing shop and shows viewers some of the processes that take place at each shop. Recently … Continued