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News & Blog
We are staying up to date with everything that is happening in the contract manufacturing space. On a regular basis, we follow the industry-leading developments and report it here for our customers and readers.
The Top Trends of Industry 4.0
Manufacturing is undergoing a huge shift some are calling the fourth industrial revolution – or Industry 4.0. Exciting times are ahead, as opportunities open up for smarter, leaner, and more innovative production processes. Just what does Industry 4.0 mean for manufacturers and their processes, and what are the exciting opportunities to look out for?
China Tariffs Not to Blame for Manufacturing Shift?
Recent China tariffs are complicating the US-China trade relationship, causing many to rethink their outsource strategy. But there might be more to the story. The tariffs President Trump has imposed against China and their retaliatory tariffs are making things difficult, but there are indications China has been losing manufacturing prior to this.
5 Important Reasons to Reduce Production Cycle Times
The ability to reduce production cycle times can be a powerful competitive advantage. A company’s cycle time is a measurement of their efficiency and a bellwether for profitability and competitiveness. However, it’s not easy to reduce manufacturing cycle times, focus on learning how to reduce cycle time, or justify the expense of additional logistics investment without understanding the value. Indeed, the benefits of reducing cycle times can more than compensate.
Trump Tariffs May Impact Domestic Manufacturing Most
When US President Donald Trump announced in March that he would be imposing a 25% tariff on imported steel and 10% on imported aluminum – and in May that US allies would not be exempted – it was domestic manufacturing that responded negatively to the news. Recent news indicates US manufacturers may increasingly outsource production to avoid not only the price increase on inputs but also the added cost of exporting goods to countries imposing retaliatory tariffs on US goods.
Spotlight on US Manufacturing Sector
In spite of a general trend towards less manufacturing in the United States, the US manufacturing sector is doing well. Output is increasing, value is on the rise, and some areas in the US are experiencing significant growth in the manufacturing sector.
What’s New with the New NAFTA Deal?
Renegotiations have concluded for the new NAFTA deal, and all three countries are declaring the agreement a victory. US President Trump long derided NAFTA as a failure and a liability for the US economy. He campaigned on a promise to scrap the North American Free Trade Agreement and replace it. But how different is this […]
A Guide to Maquiladora Shelter Manufacturing
Partnering with a shelter manufacturing service to take advantage of Mexico’s maquiladora program has phenomenal advantages. Small, medium, and large producers can each find unique benefits for their operations south of the border – if they go about it right.
Trump Tariffs Make Manufacturing in China Costly
With US President Donald Trump’s tariffs going into effect, manufacturing in China is becoming more costly and problematic. Firms looking to remain competitive and to keep production costs low while selling to the US market have real concerns about remaining in China. For some, a new alternative is beginning to look a lot more attractive […]
The Power of Lean Manufacturing [A COMPLETE GUIDE]
As a systematic way to increase efficiency and better please customers, lean principles run counter to traditional mass-production practices. Yet, they allow small and medium businesses to consistently increase quality while decreasing costs. They emphasize key objectives like simplicity, flow, and balance. Companies large and small can leap over their competition by understanding and implementing this highly efficient system.
Implementing Just in Sequence (JIS) Manufacturing
In the interest of avoiding unnecessary inventory storage and management, many assembly plants take advantage of Just in sequence (JIS) manufacturing. This process is highly specific and detailed, but assembly lines minimize wasteful buffers by utilizing this streamlining technique.
Key Steps for Optimizing Supply Chain Management
Optimizing supply chain management is no longer just a mere business function. It is a vitally important business process. Manufacturers and producers miss out on substantial profit potential by overlooking key steps to simplify, shorten, and optimize. This is what you need to know to maximize the potential of your end-to-end supply chain.
Is Manufacturing Leaving China?
More jobs are coming to the United States from an unlikely source – China. Typically known more for competing with the United States for jobs, there has been a recent slurry of manufacturing leaving China headed for more profitable shores. It seems rising wages and fuel costs are driving the shift to a large extent. […]
Press Releases
On occasion, we release press announcements via various press release outlets. For the convenience of our contract manufacturing community, we also publish these press releases here on our website.
Prince Manufacturing, Inc. Job Fair in Mills River, NC. Hiring for All Shifts. Immediate Interviews
Full-Time, Direct-Hire Opportunities. All Shifts Available: 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekend Shift. MILLS RIVER, NC, January 08, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ — On Thursday, January 11, 2018, Prince Manufacturing and their Mills River, NC manufacturing factory are offering a unique job fair and the opportunity for the local North Carolina job seekers. Prince Manufacturing is […]
Prince Manufacturing Introduces Innovative Water Reclamation Technology
“We took a long, hard look at the environmental impact,” according to Steven Pittman, Prince Manufacturing Midwest Region General Manager. That “long, hard look” led to an innovative new process that evaporates water, releasing it harmlessly and cleanly into the atmosphere, rather than releasing chemicals and waste into the water and sewage system.
