From a busy intersection at rush hour to security check-ins at airports, we’re surrounded by bottlenecks. In real-world scenarios, since most of us are forced to navigate bottlenecks every day, it’s easy to forget how costly they can be to…
Hackers and other cybercriminals are developing increasingly sophisticated methods to breach organizations’ computer networks in order to steal data, halt operations, hold data to ransom or all of the above. Unfortunately, while the manufacturing sector has traditionally not been a…
When it comes to proper warehouse management, it’s imperative to know exactly how much inventory you have in stock. Without this knowledge, it’s impossible to know what raw materials and components you need to order to meet the demands of…
For small businesses, especially those in manufacturing, the daily responsibilities of ensuring orders are fulfilled in a timely manner, clients’ expectations are properly met and general operations run smoothly can often feel like more than a full-time job. Of course,…
While it’s good news that the U.S. economy remains strong and unemployment rates continue to drop, for professionals tasked with finding talent and filling open positions associated with manufacturing, the job has never been harder. According to the Bureau of…
From paying for labor and raw materials to keeping up with energy and overhead bills, running a business can often feel like a daily juggling act of trying to balance manufacturing costs and profits. Of course, while opening up new…
If you’re looking to maximize your human capital, you might be interested in the TWI on The Job Training method. But what is it exactly, and how can your company benefit from it? What Is TWI on the Job Training…
After more than three decades of helping manufacturing enterprises in South Central Pennsylvania boost their productivity and profitability, MANTEC has found value stream mapping to be a proven small business strategy. The purpose of this activity is to identify all…
In regard to the relationship between big data and small business and why manufacturing data collection and cloud-based manufacturing systems are playing such vital roles in the success of today’s manufacturers, John Lloyd, President and CEO of MANTEC, had this…
Other Marketing Resources for Manufacturers >> When most of us hear the word “marketing,” we think of traditional forms of paid advertisements — otherwise known as outbound marketing. However, there’s also another type of marketing known as “inbound marketing,” which…