Exploring Ransomware Prevention and Recovery

In the world of modern manufacturing, the convergence of technology and production has opened new frontiers of efficiency and innovation. But this progress has come with a hidden ...

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How to Navigate Cal/OSHA Regulations

In the Golden State, workplace safety within the manufacturing industry isn’t just a moral obligation but a legal imperative. A preventable workplace injury — or, even worse, a ...

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The Do's and Don'ts of Supply Chain Diversification

The reliability of global supply chains has recently come under fire after global events exposed underlying vulnerabilities in the global logistics system. These events sparked a ...

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Relationship Management Up & Down the Supply Chain

Modern supply chains are somewhat like Rube Goldberg machines — incredibly, often unnecessarily complicated, interconnected systems where a single disruption can trigger a chain ...

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Managing Risk to Build Resilient Supply Chains

In the early ‘90s, American manufacturers began transitioning to a global supply chain model. This shift resulted in the movement of manufacturing facilities off shore in search ...

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Employment Law & Regulatory Changes Impacting Manufacturers in CA

California has comprehensive employment laws and regulations, many of which diverge from federal law quite notably. As a result, manufacturers operating in California must stay ...

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What Is an IT Strategy and Why Do Manufacturers Need One?

In today's digital age, it’s imperative for manufacturers to have an IT strategy to remain competitive. An IT strategy outlines how a company can leverage technology to attain its ...

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Identifying and Eliminating the 8 Forms of Waste in Manufacturing

Continuous improvement and customer-first approaches such as Lean methodology can offer a critical advantage to small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) competing in the global ...

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Effective Succession Planning for Seamless Transitions

Succession planning is a vital aspect for manufacturers looking to secure their future and manage workforce changes efficiently. Retirements, resignations, and terminations are a ...

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How to Perform a Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action

It's not uncommon for manufacturers to run into issues with quality or other types of non-conformances. What they do next determines how effectively they can overcome that ...

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How to Create a Lean Culture

Lean manufacturing is much more than a collection of tools. Operating a truly Lean facility requires a Lean mindset, which is only achieved by developing a Lean culture. In this ...

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