Manufacturing Business Blog
Helpful articles from manufacturing experts to help your organization grow sales, reduce risks, and retain employees.
Jason Schultz is WMEP’s newest business development leader
Jason Schultz, Business Developer Leader WMEP is pleased to announce that Jason Schultz has joined our team as one of the business development leaders for the greater Milwaukee metro area, specifically focused north of highway 60 up to Manitowoc County…
Do You Have a Plan for Becoming Part of the EV Supply Chain?
June 20, 2023By: David Boulay Credit: iStock/Marcus Lindstrom The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) poses various degrees of risk to auto suppliers that make parts for internal combustion engines (ICE). While no one can say for sure what these domestic…
4 Steps to Revenue Growth
By: Patricia Henning Strother • President, Strother Communications Group SCG’s 4-step flight plan is a reliable pathway to reach targeted revenue. This model is particularly helpful for companies seeking dramatic revenue growth. At Strother Communications Group, we help sellers reach…
8 Ways to Improve Your Supplier Selection Process
May 30, 2023By: Art Thomas Credit: iStock/Yuri_Arcurs Many manufacturers have had to make significant changes in suppliers in recent years because of various disruptions. Small and medium-sized manufacturers are often resource-challenged and do not have supply chain specialists to focus…
Industrial Manufacturing is still attractive to buyers in 2023
Industrial manufacturing deal volume declined in 2022 due to uncertainty from global economic and market influences. Rising cost of capital, inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, increased freight costs, and volatile raw material prices and availability is likely to continue to challenge M&A…
Key Takeaways from Manufacturing Matters 2023
Kevin Kane, President – Southeast Wisconsin Market, First Business Bank By Kevin Kane, President – Southeast Wisconsin Market, First Business Bank Coming away from the 25th Annual Manufacturing Matters Conference, there are many things to reflect on. To start, First…