Industry 4.0 is empowering manufacturers to find entirely new levels of efficiency and automation. But as you rely on digital tools, you make your business more susceptible to security breaches, service outages, and data loss. In order to stay competitive, you need to adopt leading technologies while managing that risk. Job shops and contract manufacturers … Continued
American manufacturing is becoming increasingly more digital as new technologies surface and buyers become younger and more tech-savvy. Industry 4.0 is all about using data and automation to drive efficiency and meet the changing needs of today’s buyers, but in order to do this, you need to invest in software. The first thing to think … Continued
Today’s episode of The Women of American Manufacturing podcast features Christina Fuges, a woman who pioneered publications (with others, as she’s quick to add) that built and now support the active community of American mold makers. Today, that community makes up over 500 companies. Christina is filling a need for this niche category of manufacturing … Continued
A first for The Women of American Manufacturing podcast— featuring one of our own! Kristen Sweeney and I have worked together for months, but only just realized that we share a love for practicing and teaching yoga. You can hear through your headphones in the first few moments of this episode the qualities that made … Continued
A special two-fer! This episode of The Women of American Manufacturing was a blast to record because I got to learn (and share!) the stories and perspectives of not one but TWO impressive women in American manufacturing. Annika Cederblad and Alex Troesch work at Fulcrum, a provider of manufacturing ERP solutions known as “better technology … Continued
In a previous blog post, we outlined 3 things job shops can do to build a marketing presence and drive RFQs. Generating inbound leads and attracting new buyers is a key step to growing sales in your shop. But what about your existing customers? Your customer list is an asset that is right in front … Continued
How do you get in front of engineers and buyers that are looking to get custom parts made? Beyond a referral from a peer or coworker, part buyers often start by going to Google. 70% of buyers used Google or the Internet to find new suppliers in the last year. Buyers type in the name … Continued
NTMA is hosting their virtual spring conference, NTMA Connect, on March 29-30th, where expert speakers will equip members with the strategy and tools they need to succeed in today’s manufacturing industry and to prepare for the future. The event has multiple ways for members to engage with experts, including business development sessions, educational breakout sessions, … Continued
As a tribute to Black History and Women’s History months, we celebrate and honor eight black women who have made lasting, indelible marks on the manufacturing industry. Spanning 160 years of history, here are a few of the many notable black women we are giving thanks to throughout these special history months and beyond. 1. … Continued