Businesses of all types and sizes seek to streamline their processes as much as possible to eliminate errors and increase profitability. Automating coding and marking processes can significantly impact helping businesses achieve these goals. An effective automation process requires coding and marking in various manufacturing settings. Ideally, a business’s coding and marking technology should act as a security measure within …
Which is More Costly to Manufacturers: Inefficient Labor or Downtime?
The cost of inefficient labor and downtime can vary depending on the specific circumstances and industry . Both factors can be significant cost drivers for manufacturers, and the relative impact of each may differ from one situation to another. Here’s a brief overview of the costs associated with each: Inefficient labor can have several costly implications for manufacturers, including: Increased …
10 Concerns Keeping Plant Managers Up at Night
In manufacturing, there are many concerns that can cause stress for plant managers. No matter the industry, there are several key factors that are generally of high importance to all plant managers: Operational Efficiency Maximizing operational efficiency is often a top priority . They are focused on ensuring that production processes run smoothly and that resources (including labor, equipment, and …
2023 Trends in Manufacturing
The US manufacturing industry has undergone seismic shifts over the last 2+ years. By now, the supply chain interruptions and labor shortages associated with the Covid-19 pandemic are taken for granted. However, many of the challenges that emerged in the manufacturing sector during the pandemic began before March 2020. And they are here to stay. Leaders in the manufacturing industry …
How Utilizing Automation Can Solve Supply Chain Disruptions
How Automation Can Solve Supply Chain Disruptions in a Post-COVID Era The dramatic increase in supply chain problems in the past year has led senior executives in the manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, and retail industries to search for innovative solutions. Many turned to technology to help ease disruptions throughout the pandemic, paving the way for new advances in automation for supply …