A Closer Look at ISO 13485 for Medical Device & Equipment Manufacturing

The medical device manufacturing industry is full of regulations. Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide (such as the FDA) have input on the devices that save lives and ...

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4 Ways to Optimize Sales & Marketing for Business Growth

It’s no secret that California’s manufacturers face unique challenges that require tailored approaches to stand out in the market. Whether it’s product and service ...

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Upskilling California’s Workforce: Turnkey Access To Training Funding To Benefit Your Team

Did you know that the State of California offers a number of incentives and resources to support CA manufacturers with job skills training? The Employment Training Panel (ETP), a ...

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2024 Employment Law Update: New Compliance Obligations for CA Employers

In California, labor laws constantly change and evolve with each passing year. While these updates ultimately help to address emerging workplace issues and enhance employee ...

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3 Ways Manufacturers Can Optimize Cash Flow

Manufacturers know that managing cash flow can often feel like navigating a relentless tide. Balancing between incoming revenues and outgoing expenses requires both skill and ...

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Navigating Production Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

Small and medium-sized manufacturers with successful supply chains rely heavily on robust production planning. Optimizing the production plan, which takes into account the ...

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Build Resiliency With Supply Chain Planning

Global supply chains have faced significant disruptions in recent years. In fact, over 30% of global retailers experienced pandemic-related challenges, resulting in financial loss ...

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What You Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act

Enacted by Congress in 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) aims to mitigate money laundering, tax fraud, and other illicit ...

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Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become more widespread and accessible, manufacturers have become increasingly interested in this new capacity to ...

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7 Elements of a Strategic Business Plan

Creating a strategic plan is as much of an art form as it is a scientific process. A great strategic plan addresses the fears of organizational members while simultaneously ...

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Attracting High-Quality Workers with Higher Quality Jobs

Manufacturers rely on a skilled workforce to implement, oversee, and improve their manufacturing processes. With millions of manufacturing jobs going unfilled each year, small and ...

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