Where 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Manufacturing

Where 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Manufacturing

The current state of the manufacturing industry cannot be overlooked but should be seen as being of paramount importance. With over 937 candidates in total vying for Presidency, can you take a quick guess on how many are standing on an intended manufacturing policy?...
Daycare as a Solution for SME Workforce Issues

Daycare as a Solution for SME Workforce Issues

Small- and medium-sized (SMEs) manufacturers are often looking for step-function type change to increase their competitiveness. After reviewing several issues SMEs are experiences that are limiting productivity, offering daycare options for staff members has shown to...
Calculating the Ideal Manufacturing Cycle Time

Calculating the Ideal Manufacturing Cycle Time

Ascertaining the ideal manufacturing time is to have an understanding of the period it takes to convert raw materials into finished goods. You may also come across this as throughput time. The ideal manufacturing cycle time considers the move time, process time, queue...
Attracting Millennials to Manufacturing

Attracting Millennials to Manufacturing

These days it’s clear that manufacturing is not an industry often sought after by the millennial generation. But why is that and what can employers do to encourage this younger generation to take a step in the industry’s direction? It has been found that while 71% of...