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If companies plan to withstand the ongoing challenges, they will need to make changes to their operations. And while the chemical industry has traditionally been a slow adopter of new technologies, having a "wait and see" approach is no longer a viable option.

While it's impossible to predict another disaster like COVID-19, we can use the lessons it taught us to handle similar situations in the future. It's time for the wood sector to invest in the tools to help keep productivity and efficiency up during future disruptions.

Even if experts anticipate the upcoming recession being mild, manufacturers can't afford to be caught off-guard by another economic shakeup.

Future-proofing in manufacturing refers to adapting warehouse and business practices to adapt to the nature of the changing industry landscape.

A lack of sufficient quality control can be devastating over time, as it clogs up your systems with returns, wastes time as your team members are forced to reconfigure their processes and hurts your bottom line.

The manufacturing industry has had significant challenges to overcome in the last two years. Beyond pandemic closures, supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages continue to present major production obstacles. […]

Settling for cookie-cutter machinery can have severe and negative impacts on your business and bottom line. Read on to better understand the consequences of using the wrong equipment in your facility.

Losing time due to machine failure or disrepair is a devastating blow for manufacturers big and small. According to Deloitte, downtime costs industrial manufacturers an estimated $50 billion a year. To avoid these costly catastrophes, more and more manufacturers are implementing preventative maintenance on their machinery.

What does the success of your manufacturing business look like? It depends on how quickly you can adapt to the new systems that have become standard in the wake of the pandemic.

In modern business, warehousing is much more than storage. While it is true that warehousing is concerned with the storage of inventory, it also can involve additional services, allowing supply chains to store, pack, track and distribute products with maximized speed and efficiency. Now more than ever, warehousing plays a pivotal role in the supply chain process.

Businesses and whole supply networks for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are increasingly being bought and surreptitiously folded up. But since the market consolidates, small manufacturers must be even more strategic to compete with larger ones.

As things become more complex in the manufacturing process, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software can help boost business efficiency.

Cellular manufacturing, or “one-piece-flow,” goes beyond lean manufacturing, offering increased efficiency and control over production.

The COVID pandemic resulted in a major rift in the manufacturing labor market. Due to massive shortages, most manufacturing businesses are having difficulty filling hourly, entry-level, and mid-level positions. […]

In 2021, supply chain disruption hit manufacturers hard. According to the US Census Bureau, 60% of manufacturers had significant supply chain issues that materially affected their business — more than any other industry. Most experts don’t see relief on the way until sometime in 2023. […]