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role is changing and evolving in ways that make the traditional methods of creating products and services outdated.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…
Four Quality Management Issues on Every Manufacturer’s MindTime to walk away from legacy systems
Sat, 09/02/2017 - 07:03
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…
Why California Manufacturers Should Adopt Continuous Improvement ProcessesInsight for manufacturers everywhere
Tue, 03/06/2018 - 12:00
California’s manufacturing industry has traditionally been vibrant, and is the state with the largest manufacturing output in the United States. It is host to giant firms such as Apple, McKesson, Chevron, Alphabet, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, and Cisco…