As manufacturers seek ways to increase efficiencies and reduce expenses, they're realizing the importance of lean manufacturing operations. This Japanese-developed lean production system focuses on eliminating waste and unnecessary steps that drive up costs, increase production times and drain human…
Preparing an accurate budget is an essential part of maintaining your manufacturing company's profitability. In addition to giving you a reference for your company's financial performance, your budget helps you set prices, increase efficiency and plan for future growth. Both…
MANTEC hosted 150 industry leaders on April 3, 2019 at the first Smart Manufacturing Conference. Each session included a manufacturer sharing best practices on technology and workforce related topics. Curious what we covered? Smart Manufacturing Conference Photos Interested in being…
For the safety of your workers and to meet government regulations, it is critical to maintain OSHA compliance. To help, here are some OSHA compliance quick tips for manufacturing. These are some ways to make sure you are on top…
If you manufacture products for the U.S. government that are designed for military or defense purposes, your company must meet ITAR compliance standards. What is ITAR and how do you make sure your manufacturing company is in ITAR compliance? What…
Even though the deadline to be DFARS 7012/NIST 800-171 compliant passed over a year ago (December 31, 2017, to be exact), we have noticed a significant uptick in demand for these assessments. This is because the government has tasked the…
In the business world, it is critical to get a sales proposal — sometimes referred to as a business proposal — absolutely right. It’s important to understand that a business "proposal" isn’t the same as a business "plan." While business…
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…
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,…