Being Proactive in the Face of a Possible Recession
Nobody can say for sure if a recession is coming; however, it is clear that if one does occur, it will mean hard times for manufacturers. In a recent article for Industry Today, author Jeff Cagle explores how manufacturers can prepare for the possibility of a recession by motivating their channel partners with extra incentives. […]
Implementing New Technology Solutions in Manufacturing
In order to handle the many challenges that manufacturers face today, they need to use innovative, technology-driven solutions, writes Matt Heerey in a new article for Manufacturing Business Technology. Successful manufacturers are those that have begun to tap into the latest technologies, including enterprise resource planning solutions, artificial intelligence and machine learning, machine intelligence, and […]
New Strategies for Developing New Talent
New strategies are going to be required in order to manage the labor shortage facing manufacturers, writes Chris Keaveney in a recent article from Industry Week. In addition to upskilling and reskilling current employees, many manufacturers are turning to partnerships with local governments, community colleges, and/or state economic development agencies to train new labor. Click […]
Pursuing Innovation at All Levels and in All Areas
The key to successful innovation in a manufacturing setting is not to find the next best theory or idea—it is to create a culture that supports originality and the pursuit of improvements, writes Jordan Erskine in a recent article for Industry Week. It is also important that your culture support innovation at all levels and […]
Pursuing Growth in Metal Manufacturing
Steel and metals manufacturers are in high demand these days. That said, high demand alone will not ensure a company’s success—this requires hard work and strategizing. In a new article from Thomasnet, Shalane Layugan offers advice to metal manufacturers seeking to pursue business growth. Click here to read about her suggestions, including crafting a solid […]
Four Strategies for Strengthening Your Small Manufacturing Company
A strong trend of consolidation in the American manufacturing sector makes remaining competitive a challenge for small, independent manufacturers, writes Jason Ray in a new article from Forbes. The author recommends making investments of time and money in four key areas: customer diversification, digitization, use of data and analytics, and building a knowledge base for […]
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