Case Study: Converting a Proprietary Process into an eCommerce Product Line

Converting a proprietary process into an eCommerce product line has certainly served as a game changer for Falconer Electronics.  As a custom manufacturer (aka Job Shop), life can be extremely challenging.  A custom manufacturer makes products…

Two Options for Custom Manufacturers Implementing eCommerce

Manufacturers Implementing eCommerce. Actually sounds quite interesting, right? An "old-school" traditional business taking on new technology. Well, eCommerce isn't really new anymore. It's an active part of our daily lives now. At least…
Wire Harness Assembly

Wire Harness Terms: A Helpful List for New Buyers

A Helpful List of Wire Harness Terms  The list below includes a number of Wire Harness Terms and Definitions. Many of our customers are new to outsourcing their wire harness assemblies. Therefore, you will find these Wire Harness Terms helpful.…

 3 Step Approach To Scaling eCommerce for Manufacturers

Scaling eCommerce for the first time can be daunting. Intimidating. Frustrating. However, it doesn't need to be that way. Once you have made the outstanding decision to jump into the eCommerce arena, it's now time to roll up your sleeves and…
Famous Ground Strap

Library of Ground Strap Blog Posts at Falconer Electronics

Over the years, we have accumulated an impressive library of Ground Strap blog posts.  As Ground Strap junkies, we eat, breath and sleep Ground Straps (we know, you are thinking, "What a bunch of nerds!").  Well, by chance that you share…
Change

19 Tips for Curing "I Hate Change" (Plus a Healthy Dose of eCommerce)

"It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory." ~ W. Edwards Deming - 20th Century Global Quality Expert   That's a powerful quote and also a scary thought as well.  Do you hate change? On the other hand, maybe you…
insulation

Twentieth Century Wire Insulation: History of Wire Harness Assemblies

Twentieth Century Wire Insulation Wire Insulation drastically increased in popularity in the Twentieth Century. Especially when advancing technology became more accessible. The twentieth century saw the use of natural rubber compounds to…

Falconer Electronics Wire Harness Estimator: A Step by Step Guide

Welcome to the Falconer Electronics Wire Harness Estimator.  The Wire Harness Estimator allows you the opportunity to configure your own Wire Harness to your specifications as well as provides you with an estimate within seconds.  We know…
podcast

Podcast Recommendations for the Entrepreneur in You

Isn't it amazing how podcast mania has taken off? It seems like there is a podcast for virtually any subject that has a following of some type. Listening to a dynamic podcast while performing a brain-free task certainly provides tremendous…
Insulation

Nineteenth Century Wire Insulation: The Beginning of Wire Insulation

Nineteenth Century Wire Insulation The history of wire insulation starts in the nineteenth century. Insulators are in electrical equipment. Also, insulation helps support and separate electrical conductors. An insulating material that encases…

We Love the Smell of Ground Straps in the Morning

"We Love the Smell of Ground Straps in the Morning!"  Can you name the movie that we "borrowed" this quote from?  **SPOILER** "Apocalypse Now" with Robert Duvall roaming the beach completely unfazed by the bombs dropping around him as he…

Top 13 Reasons Why Manufacturers Struggle with eCommerce

Why do some Manufacturers Struggle with eCommerce?  Struggle in the sense of wondering where to even start. Additionally, struggling with the question if eCommerce will actually provide a return for their business.  As the saying goes,…