3 Reasons Why Overstocking is Just As Harmful As Understocking 

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The inventory management list of harmful practices exceeds three reasons depending on the type of manufacturing business you run. We have compiled the top 3 Reasons Why Overstocking is Just As Harmful As Understocking using the thirty years of working with manufacturers … Continued

Disruptions in the Manufacturing Industry

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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

3 Trends That Will Influence Aerospace Manufacturing in 2017

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Aerospace manufacturing is poised for a big year in 2017, although some challenges do exist. In this article, we will discuss the 3 most important trends that will impact the industry throughout the course of the next year.   Technology. … Continued

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

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