What Is Advanced Manufacturing and How Do I Implement It?

The practice known as advanced manufacturing remains instrumental to the American economy. From pharmaceuticals to electronic and motor vehicles, these highly specialized products tend to be much more valuable than other types of manufactured goods. In 2016, they made up 60 percent of the dollar value of all U.S. exports.  To produce these products, facilities must rely on complex pieces of ma...

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How to Reduce Production Cost in Manufacturing

Source: Unique Vision/Shutterstock.com There are so many expenses that go into running a manufacturing warehouse. From the location of your facility to the cost of your shipping and handling materials, there’s almost always a way to reduce your operating expenses. However, some of these changes are easier to implement than others. (more…) Read More

How to Prevent Mislabeling in Manufacturing and Warehouses

Source: Stock Rocket/Shutterstock.com Printing labels is one of the least talked about aspects of running a warehouse. A small printing error may not seem like that big of a deal, especially when you have so many orders coming and going out of your facility, but the wrong label or a missing piece of information can lead to all sorts of headaches and costly delays. The item may get returned to you...

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