Manufacturing Business Blog
Helpful articles from manufacturing experts to help your organization grow sales, reduce risks, and retain employees.
AI in the Supply Chain
Oct. 27, 2023 Using AI to Improve Your Sales & Operation Planning Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology that can be intimidating for small and mid-sized manufacturers. Many assume it is out of reach in terms of costs, implementation and…
Illuminating Possibilities to Achieve ISO Certification
November 7, 2023 Credit: iStock/Dilok Klaisataporn Enova Illumination, a client of Enterprise Minnesota (Minnesota MEP), is a leading provider of LED surgical headlights, magnification systems, and other visualization solutions for healthcare professionals. The company was founded in 2006 to address the limitations…
Measuring and Improving Sustainability Impacts for You and Your Suppliers
UWEBC Strategic Briefing by Jessy Servi Ortiz Jessy Servi Ortiz addressed the Supply Chain audience for her strategic briefing on Measuring and Improving Sustainability Impacts for You and Your Suppliers at the UWEBC Annual Conference. https://vimeo.com/wmep/sustainability-impacts-wsbc-uwebc?share=copy Jessy Servi Ortiz, WSBC…
Infographic – Integrating Cybersecurity With Industry 4.0: What It Means for Manufacturing
Credit: iStock/da-kuk Did you know that manufacturing is now the most targeted industry for cyber attacks? The average cost of a data breach for a small business is $105,000. Can your firm absorb that cost? Can you risk the down…
10 Ways TWI Supports Employee Engagement and Retention
October 18, 2023By: Phil Chadderdon Credit: iStock/t:Kerkez Workforce challenges these days are never-ending, not just for manufacturers but across the business spectrum. You have to be on top of your game to be successful building a talent pipeline, recruiting and…
Create and Implement a Standardized Work Program
Combat the existing and pending skills gap In manufacturing, on-the-job training (OJT) is recognized as one of the best ways to share knowledge about processes and procedures. As more and more retirees leave the workforce and take their expertise with…