Manufacturing Business Blog
Helpful articles from manufacturing experts to help your organization grow sales, reduce risks, and retain employees.
The Wisconsin Manufacturers 1Q2024 Pulse Survey
So what’s hot with Wisconsin manufacturers? What are the biggest issues facing them? Are they planning to invest to solve those issues? How are they feeling about their financial future? How are they tackling long term workforce challenges? The 1Q2024…
Manufacturing Matters! 2024 – Navigating the Unknown
By Kevin Kane, President – Southeast Wisconsin Market, First Business Bank This year marked the 26th session of the annual Manufacturing Matters! conference. For the first time in many years, the event shifted to a new venue, the Brookfield Conference…
Empowering Women Will Create a Culture That Benefits All
May 2, 2024 By: Kristen Goodell Women make up nearly half of the working population in the United States but are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry. According to Women in the Workplace, women constitute approximately one-third of the manufacturing workforce and only…
Automation and exporting: Two trends manufacturers can’t ignore if they aim to grow
By Katy SinnottVice President of Global Trade and Investment, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Augmented reality for industry concept. Robotic and Automation system control application on automate robot arm in smart manufacturing background. Automation and exporting are two trends Wisconsin…
5 Steps to Prepare Your Organization for an Industry 4.0 Transformation
March 13, 2024 Manufacturers face increasing disruption. From supply network issues to workforce challenges, they face ongoing pressure to innovate their manufacturing strategies. Industry 4.0 offers manufacturers a path to address these disruptions. When it comes to Industry 4.0 initiatives,…
Navigating the Unknown – Husco AMG Helps Small and Medium Manufacturers Sail in the Direction of Growth
Manufacturers must navigate multiple challenges on the path to growing their business. For instance, balancing a higher cost of labor with chronic workforce shortages, or growing sales amidst economic uncertainties. The common denominator is that they need to do more…