Tax Tips for Manufacturers 

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The end of the year is upon us. Although the holiday season offers a chance to relax and share with family and friends, it also brings with it a few unique responsibilities–especially for business owners and the self-employed. This is … Continued

How to Foster Customer Satisfaction 

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A common business challenge is how to foster customer satisfaction. Making your customers happy with the product you offer is the best way to be sure that they continue patronizing your business. It is also the best way to ensure … Continued

7 Benefits of Barcodes 

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Are you considering implementing barcode technology in your business? Since its inception in the early 70’s, barcodes have become nearly ubiquitous in many areas of retail, distribution, and, of course, manufacturing. Here are a few ways that using barcodes could … Continued

5 Tips for Smooth ERP Implementation 

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The early days of ERP implementation can present something of a frustrating paradox for business owners and employees alike. The basics design of ERP software is efficiency, continuity, and ease-of-use, yet the challenges of adapting to a new system can … Continued

4 Easily Avoidable Causes of Inefficiency 

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  A surprising majority of companies make simple mistakes that end up costing them big in terms of efficiency and the bottom line. The best way to avoid is simply by avoiding complacency and always keeping one eye out for … Continued

Manufacturing and Globalization: Opportunities and Pain Points 

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For decades now, one of the most important buzz words in American manufacturing has been globalization. Because the dawn of widescreen globalization brought about many drastic changes in the last half of the 20th century, many American manufacturers feel uneasy … Continued

Manufacturing Regulations 

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Between state, federal, and local law, most manufacturing companies are governed by dozens–if not hundreds–of regulations regarding everything from manufacturing process to working conditions. Though the vast majority of small and medium-sized business owners do make an honest, good-faith effort … Continued

Master Production Scheduling (MPS) 

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Master production scheduling is one of the most vital functions that each and every manufacturing company must perform. In the old days, such work was managed painstakingly through the manual collection, analysis, and implementation of information using paperwork and physical … Continued

5 Challenges Facing the Auto Manufacturing Industry 

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Auto manufacturing and the unique challenges the industry is facing today. Automobile manufacturing is an iconic form of American manufacturing that has been an integral part of the economy ever since the invention and popularization of the automobile itself. Today, … Continued

Robotics are Changing the Manufacturing Industry for Small Businesses 

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Robotics are changing manufacturing–primarily because robots are now smarter than ever. Robots are now routinely equipped with smart sensing technology, they boast impressive dexterity, they can utilize memory, and they can even be trained to perform new tasks or to … Continued