Bringing your production closer to your customers can help you gain a competitive advantage against your competitors! Step 1 – Start with Your Customers The design of your supply chain needs to align with the current and expected future needs of your customers and your strategy. This was a mistake that many businesses made during …
Reconsidering Your Extended International Supply Chain regardless of the pandemic! The COVID-19 Pandemic has placed enormous stresses on global supply chains. Countries worldwide have recognised the vulnerabilities in their supply chains, especially for critical medical supplies. As a result, there is a widespread push in almost every developed country in the world to bring production …
Understanding Volatility in Steel Pricing in 2021/2022 Global economies are on a path to recovery after a slump during the pandemic. This recovery continues to push the price of commodities high. The steel market has seen unprecedented fluctuation in pricing, with the trend likely to persist over the next year. Global politics, supply chain disruptions, …
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The Australian manufacturing sector remains resilient despite intense global competition. Companies and individuals are focused on minimising production costs and streamlining their supply chain to increase profits. Overseas manufacturers have marketed their facilities as the cheaper alternatives to attract Australian customers. Whilst overseas manufacturing might seem ideal at first, selecting an Australian manufacturer comes with …
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As the in fluence of offshore manufacturing and national competition increases, manufacturers are having to reduce pricing, stock levels and improve service as well as shortening lead-times in an effort to meet the ever increasing customer expectations. Many Austral ian companies operate using Lean Manufacturing techniques. Lean is successful bec ause it focuses on the …
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As a customer, it is not difficult to spot an inconsistency between a company’s customer service promises and the culture they actually encounter. Companies don’t set out to treat customers badly, but a default combination of poor training, and lack of positive culture may result in clients receiving a poor service. On the other hand, manufacturing …
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Supply chains are a vital part of every business. Healthy, well run supply chain processes not only benefit your customer and their clients. They also advantage your suppliers and everybody who works in your organization. Through the use of accurate purchasing forecasts, meticulous planning and intelligent sourcing, your manufacturing team always have the raw materials …
As your OEM (original equipment manufacturing) company develops and expands, it is healthy to start considering your supply chain process and the effectiveness of your contract metal manufacturer. Do you need a higher quality component than what you are currently receiving? Do you have a healthy, trusting relationship with your current supplier? Are they able …
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Every manufacturing company needs to be aware of the risk of defects in their metal products. There are several ways to reduce defects. These can be divided into early stage strategies as well as late stage strategies. Early stage focuses on removing defects prior to the commencement of the manufacturing process. Late stage strategies usually …
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Sheet metal forming processes are when we apply force to a piece of sheet metal to modify its geometry rather than remove any material. Metal bending is a forming process used by contract metal manufacturers. A force is applied to a sheet metal blank, therefore, causing it to bend at an angle and form a …
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