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Economic Implications of Buying Local
Back in the day, it was unthinkable to ever buy foreign made consumer goods. A sense of national pride was felt when…
Learning by Example: NJ Manufacturing Success Stories (Part 4)
In business how does growth occur? For some it occurs by mere good fortune but for others it occurs by design. Growth…
Learning By Example: NJ Manufacturing Success Stories (Part 3)
It is important for manufacturers to prioritize growth in order to survive. Sometimes growth means shedding old products and bringing new ones…
Training Grants and the Importance of Workforce Development
Especially in manufacturing, your workforce is your most valuable asset. Enhancing the skills of your current staff, as well as training new…
The Emergence of Robotics in Manufacturing
The increasing prominence of robotics in manufacturing is due to the reduction of costs and their ever-improving functionality. As a result, robotics is…
Why Manufacturers Need Research & Development
The world is constantly changing and evolving. The same should be true in manufacturing. The half-life of knowledge is now measured in…
Importance of a Strong Logistics / Distribution Plan
The science of logistics was created on the battlefield out of necessity to win wars. Military logistics was the science of supplying…
Recap: National Manufacturing Day 2015
Friday, October 2nd, 2015 marked the Made in New Jersey event in celebration of the fourth annual National Manufacturing Day! The celebration was designed to expand knowledge…
Why Lean is Critical for Small Manufacturers
Embracing Lean principles is critical to the growth of NJ’s smaller manufacturers, typically defined as companies with 30 or fewer employees. Lean…
Process Improvement: Choosing the Right Tools (Part 2 of 2)
In part one of Process Improvement (PI) Tools we looked at the Lean techniques of Cellular Flow Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke and Kanban Pull…