5 Reasons for Manufacturing Production Delays!

Manufacturing production delays can be devastating for the core business and others that rely on the manufactured products for their own processes. A delay in one manufacturing plant can have ripple effects across a whole supply chain, which is why it is so important to prevent these delays.

Doing so starts with understanding why they happen. Below we explore some of these reasons.

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Digital Marketing for Manufacturing Tips for Success!

Most manufacturers still rely on traditional methods to promote their business. Word-of-mouth referrals, networking events, and trade shows are still preferred by those in the manufacturing industry for a good reason they still work.   

However, today’s clients are more demanding and better informed. And most prospective buyers are going online to research the most effective manufacturing business to partner with.

That said, manufacturers need to have an established digital presence to thrive in this increasingly competitive world.   

In this article, we’re sharing the basics of digital marketing and some tips to ensure your manufacturing business’s success in marketing to the online world.   

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Made in America vs. Assembled in America – Defining Terms!

When a product proudly proclaims it is “Made in the USA” on its packaging, a lot of consumers feel confident and happy about the decision of choosing it. Products made in America are helping keep jobs in the country, minimizing their carbon footprint and proclaiming their national pride.

While this label is fairly clear, a second claim, “Assembled in America,” is a bit vaguer.

What exactly is the difference between these two labels?

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How to Optimize Your Factory for Industry 4.0!

Believe it or not, Industry 4.0 — the latest specialization for modern factories and manufacturing plants — does factor into design and and help optimize your factory layout. That is because digitization, or the current movement to connect and bring all equipment into modern times, absolutely influences design.

In essence, that is the heart of Industry 4.0, a complete synergy between operations, equipment, properties and, of course, the people who spend their time there. If 3.0 was about automation and boosting efficiency, this generation is about injecting the human touch back into the work environment, and that means accommodating such things from a design standpoint.

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What is MRO and Why is it Important?

In the world of Procurement and Operations one of the phrases that you will frequently come across is “MRO”.

But many people throw around the term without truly understanding what it means, and how important it truly is for the ongoing, and successful, operation of any company. Maintenance, repair, and operation is the process of MRO. From Content Rally, you will see how the industry is depending on this process.

If your production line stops dead because you are out of stock of an MRO item you will immediately develop an understanding and appreciation for this area.

So let’s try and provide some clarification.

What is MRO? And why is it important?

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What Your Small Manufacturing Business Should Do To Increase Profits?

Increasing your small manufacturing business bottom line is never easy – after all, if it was, you’d be running a much larger business.

You need to locate a loyal and large customer base, have money put aside for excellent marketing, and make sure that employee morale is high, so that they are performing as well as they can.

You are also going to need to make sure that you are collaborating with businesses that align with your ideology, and work to the same standards as you do.

These are not small tasks to master, so to help you, here are some of the ways that your small manufacturing business can increase its profits by a larger margin

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Rethinking Global and Local Manufacturing!

In today’s business climate, many companies are grappling with the decision of whether to manufacture their products locally or overseas. With the global pandemic changing so much in the world, that discussion around global and local manufacturing has become even more complex.

There are pros and cons to both global and local manufacturing, but ultimately, it’s important to consider what’s best for your company and your customers by conducting an internal audit.

If you can find a way to support local industries while still meeting the needs of your customers and being highly profitable, that’s the ideal scenario.

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Manufacturing Toolbox for Next Level Productivity

The story of the manufacturing industry has been one of progress. Few manufacturers continue to produce the same products as they did in their infancy years. In order to remain competitive, manufacturers must continue to refine their manufacturing toolbox and evolve their products to meet the demands of the marketplace.

But meeting consumer demand is only half the battle — the other half is staying up to speed with industry advancements.

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How to Compare Metal Fabricators!

 Are you in a dilemma in deciding which company, like https://www.steelproductsdirect.com/, to choose for your next big project for steel equipment? There may be lots of metal fabricators and options springing up as you open the Internet, and they are all pretty much impressive enough to confuse you.

Also, there may be companies who have offered you their services for the same thing with a really tempting quote! This may create confusion in your mind as to whether to choose them (or not!).

When your contract is a really big one and influential enough, you just can’t take risks anywhere. Even when going for a metal fabricator company, it’s better to be very sure about your choice. (We know the contract may be worth a really big amount).

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The Industrial Revolution from Industry 1.0 to 5.0!

The history of Industry 4.0 tracks the manufacturing industry from the industrial revolution to the digital transformation and beyond.

Each new stage represents advancement of the industrial revolution in the manufacturing process that has changed the way we think about and work in the industry.

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5 Manufacturing Technology Trends!

This post concludes our two part series on the “Changing Face of Manufacturing.” In this series, we first wrote about how manufacturers are now looking at total landed costs when deciding where they will place manufacturing facilities along with Manufacturing technology.

Increasingly, those companies, who offshored to China and other countries in the 80s and 90s, are now taking a hard look at reshoring and possibly setting up manufacturing operations in Mexico, or bringing those facilities back to American shores.

However, as noted in a recent report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, the reshoring of facilities, doesn’t necessarily mean new jobs. As we have said in the past, we think that is OK.

Today we will address these 5 sweeping manufacturing technology trends which look to disrupt and change how manufacturing companies execute current processes.

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Make Your Manufacturing Business More Efficient!

Is your manufacturing business not operating to the levels you’re expecting? Are you looking for ways to increase your returns and profits? The secret lies with one dictionary word; efficiency.

Efficiency will ensure that you’ll achieve high production figures while minimizing costs. As a manufacturing company, how will you ensure you attain efficiency?

This post will discuss tips you can adopt to attain manufacturing business efficiency. Continue reading to learn more. 

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How a Manufacturing Company Can Stay Afloat in the Modern World!

Modern manufacturing companies must navigate complex terrain in order to remain profitable and stay ahead. As consumer demands increase, so must many manufacturers’ strategies and approaches.

In this blog, we will look at both challenges and opportunities faced by manufacturing firms. From adopting automation and digitization to prioritizing sustainability and innovation, we will look at the important factors contributing to the success and longevity of manufacturing enterprises.

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Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing!

Although additive manufacturing and 3D Printing for both plastic and metal materials has been around for years, the investment, developments, breadth of applications, adoption rate, and beneficial case studies are expanding at an extremely rapid rate.

New processes, materials, devices, design applications, are emerging every day. Now, there are cloud sites that store portfolios of designs, much like Pandora does for music. All of this is creating an amazing amount of opportunity creating more efficient supply chains, new product types, de-centralized manufacturing schemes, and easier approaches to mass-customization.

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Are You a Manufacturer? Here are 3 Mistakes You Never Want to Make!

The world of manufacturing isn’t exactly a breeze, no matter how much experience you have. If it feels like there are thousands of angles to think about; it’s because that’s the reality. 

In most countries, manufacturing counts towards a large portion of their GDP. For instance, manufacturing contributed a whopping 26% to China’s GDP in 2023.  

There are a lot of big players in manufacturing but remember, you don’t get a pass if you happen to be new to the game. This is why you are either on the mark or out of business in this field.

In this article, we will look at three mistakes you want to avoid as a manufacturer at all costs. Let’s get into it. 

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