The most fundamental requirement of a manufacturing and distribution business is proper delivery performance. Long lead times, poor forecasting, and ineffective product management can cause your delivery performance to be subpar.
In an article from Industry Week, author Tim McLean writes, “Due dates get shifted, tolerances get allowed and lead times get imposed on customers. …
Every industry is going through a transformation thanks to the advancements made in technology over the last decade. The manufacturing and distribution industry is no different, as it begins to move from mass production to customized production.
In an article from Forbes, author Daniel Newman writes, “Like the Industrial Revolution impacted manufacturing, digital transformation is …
Advances in technology has caused manufacturers distributors to adapt a system that incorporates data more efficiently into the workplace. If manufactures are going to survive, they need to adapt a mentality that allows them to catch up on the data-driven challenge.
In an article from Industry Week authors Lars Faeste and Antoine Gourevitch write, “Firms …
According to a recent poll, most Americans think agriculture and farming are among the nation’s most sustainable sectors. In an article from the High Plains/Midwest Agricultural Journal author Mace Thornton writes, “Almost everyone supports sustainability, by one definition or another. And, while the background noise around this discussion might sometimes suggest otherwise, many Americans …
Over the past three decades, manufacturing and distribution output has seen a steady increase. While this is true, the majority of Americans have not realized that U.S. manufacturing and distribution jobs have also disappeared.
In an article from Pew Research Center author Drew Desilver writes, “Manufacturing jobs in the United States have declined considerably over …
A new bill has been introduced to Congress that will boost U.S. manufacturing and distribution and innovation, according to an article from the Washington Examiner.
In the article author Al Weaver writes Congress has “introduced the Invent and Manufacturing in America Act, a bill that would give tax credit to companies that not only conduct …
Many manufacturers distributors have moved their manufacturing and distribution process overseas for the lower labor prices. However, many times foreign competition is able to make their own similar innovation using even more cost efficient tactics. How can U.S. manufactures protect their innovations from foreign competition?
In an article from National Law Review author Robert Crouse …
Competition from Brazil and Argentina has caused U.S. corn export sales to fall to more than a three-year low, according to U.S. government data released last week. Although corn prices are falling, the number of sales is still declining.
In an article from The Times of India author Karl Plume writes, “The sales slump came …
Technology has made way to the advancement of automation in many factories across the globe. Although there seems to be a looming concern about the safety of jobs in the manufacturing and distribution industry, skilled employees will continue to be an important part of creating a successful factory.
In an article from Industry Week author …
The auto industry may be on the decline, and this could impact the manufacturing and distribution sector. After years of strong growth, automakers may be investing in future technology as the electric and self-driving industry booms.
In an article from Industry Week, author Mark Muro writes, “After a good run, warning lights are flashing in …
