Content by Steven Brand
Three Steps to Lower Supply Chain Costs for Aerospace and Defense ManufacturersSmall and medium-sized manufacturers, listen up
Tue, 01/23/2018 - 12:02
The global aerospace and defense (A&D) industry grew by 2.4 percent and generated about $674 billion in 2016, according to a Deloitte 2017 study. California alone was responsible for generating $62 billion a year in revenue in 2014, according…
The New Industrial Revolution Arrives for Small CompaniesThe Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute provides common facilities and a learning factory
Wed, 01/10/2018 - 12:02
The manufacturing industry in the United States is ripe for a new industrial revolution, and artificial intelligence and robotic automation are set to play a key role in that change. Because manufacturing is a major driving force in a nation’s…
Smart Manufacturing Trends in 2017From robotics to AR, new technologies push the envelope
Thu, 12/07/2017 - 12:01
Smart manufacturing trends in 2017 indicate that a radical transformation in the manufacturing sector is taking place. In a report by global market research firm BCC Research, the global market for smart manufacturing is expected to grow from $159…
Five Manufacturing Apps You Can Start Using Today to Cut CostsNo time like the present
Mon, 11/06/2017 - 11:02
Manufacturing’s role is changing and evolving in ways that make the traditional methods of creating products and services outdated. As manufacturing enters a dynamic era, policymakers need new approaches and improved capabilities to save on costs…
Four Quality Management Issues on Every Manufacturer’s MindTime to walk away from legacy systems
Wed, 09/20/2017 - 12:03
Quality management in manufacturing significantly contributes to a manufacturer's brand and bottom line. However, persistent challenges to quality management continue to trouble small and medium-sized manufacturing companies alike. The issues, of…
How to Overcome Common HR Challenges in ManufacturingIdentification is the first step in mitigating risks
Wed, 08/30/2017 - 12:01
The evolution from manual methods to advanced techniques for creating goods and services has become a complex process, giving rise to a host of HR challenges in manufacturing. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) paints a positive…
Six Ways to Reduce Labor Costs in ManufacturingClassic tools for your organization
Thu, 07/20/2017 - 12:01
Labor costs are likely the largest line item on your company balance sheet. Therefore, a successful cost-reduction strategy must adequately balance resourcing and cost controls. Although laying off part of the workforce may seem like the quickest…