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RoHS Resources: A Guide to Restrictions of Hazardous Substances

RoHS plays an extremely important role with manufacturers. Especially with those of us manufacturing products such as Ground Straps and Wire Harness Assemblies. Yet, we find many customers have questions regarding RoHS. However, searching for…
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Book Review: “Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders”

"Turn the Ship Around!"Sounds easy enough, right? Not exactly!Many drivers have a tough time parallel parking a car or conducting a proper K-turn.Imagine actually turning this ship around?Seems like a daunting task, right?Well,…
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Feeling Less Antsy with ANSI: The American National Standards Institute

What comes to mind when you hear the word ANSI? Sounds like antsy, right? Consequently, the ANSI for today's discussion is based on the American National Standards Institute?  However if you are in manufacturing, odds are you find yourself…
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Book Review of “The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement”

What on earth took me so long to read "The Goal" by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox? The first edition came out in 1984.Several years ago a close friend, Max Krug, introduced the book "The Goal" as well as the Theory of Constraints. Consequently,…
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Reap the Benefits of Outsourcing Manufacturing in the U.S.

Outsourcing manufacturing in the U.S. continues to show many signs of steady growth. For example, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), American manufacturing contributed $2.33 TRILLION to the U.S. economy during 1st…
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Helpful Suggestions to “Give Value First”

When looking for a new vendor, do you seek companies that "Give Value First"?Partnering with the right vendor delivers powerful results for your company.Improves productivity Increases profitability Enhances qualityHowever,…
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Blogging Benefits for Manufacturers

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Does blogging really work for manufacturers? In particular, for custom manufacturers? Are blogging benefits really worth the time and investment?   Common questions that manufacturers ask when considering a blog strategy:Will blogging…
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U.S. Government Publishing Office: Outstanding Resource for Businesses

In a recent blog, we discussed an extremely hot topic: tariffs. However, we are still nursing a blog hangover from that one. After all, you need a PhD in Economics to fully understand everything going on with tariffs these days, right? Well,…
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E-Stewards: A Global Leader in Promoting Safe & Healthy Electronics Recycling

This post continues our blog series on recycling. In particular, the growing need for electronics recycling. Exploring electronics recycling led us to e-Stewards, a global leader in promoting safe and healthy electronics recycling. Click here…
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Struggling to Understand Tariffs? Check Out These Helpful Websites

Sometimes a word needs repeating several times to emphasize a point. For example, our topic today covers Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs!Another example of a repeating a word for emphasis includes the real estate war cry, "location, location location".Of…
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Recycling: What & Why We Should Recycle?

Tackling Recycling Why should you recycle? Does it really help the environment? What is recycling?     Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and instead turning…
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Influential Management Consultants from the 20th Century

Consultants Who Impacted Manufacturing Manufacturers commonly rely on consultants to help advance their business strategies.Let's take a step back in time to look at several legendary business consultants.Three prominent management…
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RoHS Resources: A Guide to Restrictions of Hazardous Substances

RoHS plays an extremely important role with manufacturers. Especially with those of us manufacturing products such as Ground Straps and Wire Harness Assemblies. Yet, we find many customers have questions regarding RoHS. However, searching for…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

Book Review: “Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders”

"Turn the Ship Around!"Sounds easy enough, right? Not exactly!Many drivers have a tough time parallel parking a car or conducting a proper K-turn.Imagine actually turning this ship around?Seems like a daunting task, right?Well,…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

Feeling Less Antsy with ANSI: The American National Standards Institute

What comes to mind when you hear the word ANSI? Sounds like antsy, right? Consequently, the ANSI for today's discussion is based on the American National Standards Institute?  However if you are in manufacturing, odds are you find yourself…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

Book Review of “The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement”

What on earth took me so long to read "The Goal" by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox? The first edition came out in 1984.Several years ago a close friend, Max Krug, introduced the book "The Goal" as well as the Theory of Constraints. Consequently,…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

Reap the Benefits of Outsourcing Manufacturing in the U.S.

Outsourcing manufacturing in the U.S. continues to show many signs of steady growth. For example, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), American manufacturing contributed $2.33 TRILLION to the U.S. economy during 1st…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

Helpful Suggestions to “Give Value First”

When looking for a new vendor, do you seek companies that "Give Value First"?Partnering with the right vendor delivers powerful results for your company.Improves productivity Increases profitability Enhances qualityHowever,…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

Blogging Benefits for Manufacturers

,
Does blogging really work for manufacturers? In particular, for custom manufacturers? Are blogging benefits really worth the time and investment?   Common questions that manufacturers ask when considering a blog strategy:Will blogging…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

U.S. Government Publishing Office: Outstanding Resource for Businesses

In a recent blog, we discussed an extremely hot topic: tariffs. However, we are still nursing a blog hangover from that one. After all, you need a PhD in Economics to fully understand everything going on with tariffs these days, right? Well,…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

E-Stewards: A Global Leader in Promoting Safe & Healthy Electronics Recycling

This post continues our blog series on recycling. In particular, the growing need for electronics recycling. Exploring electronics recycling led us to e-Stewards, a global leader in promoting safe and healthy electronics recycling. Click here…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

Struggling to Understand Tariffs? Check Out These Helpful Websites

Sometimes a word needs repeating several times to emphasize a point. For example, our topic today covers Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs!Another example of a repeating a word for emphasis includes the real estate war cry, "location, location location".Of…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

Recycling: What & Why We Should Recycle?

Tackling Recycling Why should you recycle? Does it really help the environment? What is recycling?     Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and instead turning…
, Wire Harness Estimator Blog

Influential Management Consultants from the 20th Century

Consultants Who Impacted Manufacturing Manufacturers commonly rely on consultants to help advance their business strategies.Let's take a step back in time to look at several legendary business consultants.Three prominent management…