Common causes of Cost Overrun, known more colloquially as “going over budget,” is a big problem in the manufacturing industry. Spending lots of money is harmful enough to businesses — spending money that you didn’t plan on spending can be … Continued
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
The breakneck speed of change in the medical industry is astonishing. Less than 80 years ago, antibiotics were not yet widely used, and millions of people around the world died from what today would be nothing but minor infections. The … Continued
Any experienced business owner in the manufacturing industry will tell you: on-time delivery is one of the most important elements of fostering high customer satisfaction. Moreover, virtually any business owner anywhere will tell you that customer satisfaction is one of … Continued
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
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
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
Electronics manufacturing encompasses a wide variety of productions–from optoelectronics to circuit boards, and everything in between. Though the industry is diverse and multi-faceted, one constant is important for all types of business: smart, efficient management. The SMARTer Manager system can … Continued
I came across an article this morning that indicated, according to reports published Thursday, computer giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) could cut as many as 30,000 jobs to compensate for dwindling demand for personal computers as more people are … Continued
As I was researching and posting relevant (I think) information regarding the lack of skilled labor to accommodate the growth in the manufacturing industry. I came across several articles, but one that really caught my attention. Please … Continued