Manufacturing

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China Sourcing Alternatives: Thailand

China Sourcing Alternatives: Thailand

Manufacturing
Written by: The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team Many companies are looking for alternatives to China these days with regard to their supply chain. Most often the driver is costs. We’re seeing an increasing number of clients contemplating a shift, or already being in the process of implementing one towards other Asian nations with regards […]
World Bank Projects Growth in India

World Bank Projects Growth in India

Manufacturing
Written By – The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team The World Bank has recently released encouraging figures with regards to India’s projected growth rate for the next two years, expecting 7.3% and 7.5% for 2018 and 2019 respectively. They have further stated the country has ‘enormous growth potential’ compared to the economies of other emerging […]
Support Manufacturing Education & Awareness on October 7th

Support Manufacturing Education & Awareness on October 7th

Manufacturing
“Manufacturing is more than just putting parts together. It’s coming up with ideas, testing principles and perfecting the engineering, as well as final assembly.” ~James Dyson We post this quote predictably each year as Manufacturing Day approaches.  This year, Manufacturing Day will be observed on October 7th. What is Manufacturing Day?  “Manufacturing Day℠ is a […]
Our words of advice to manufacturers about ensuring quality…

Our words of advice to manufacturers about ensuring quality…

Manufacturing/Pro QC
Over the past few months, I’ve reached out to our team asking them to share their advice to manufacturers regarding ensuring quality.  Our team’s responses are included here: What words of advice would you give manufacturers about ensuring quality? “Never stop improving your system, structure and process to stay competitive. Implement a continuous improvement process […]
Top 5 Manufacturing & SCM Resources

Top 5 Manufacturing & SCM Resources

Manufacturing
Over the years, we have collected several “Useful Links” that we incorporate into our quarterly newsletters. Our Top 5 related to manufacturing and supply chain management include: 1) Manufacturing Metrics Checklist As part of a recent metrics survey,  the manufacturing metrics listed were identified as being the most utilized by discrete, process, and hybrid/batch manufacturers.  From […]
Who cares about manufacturing?

Who cares about manufacturing?

Manufacturing
“Manufacturing is more than just putting parts together. It’s coming up with ideas, testing principles and perfecting the engineering, as well as final assembly.” ~James Dyson Manufacturing Day Manufacturing Day is a national event that takes place every year on October 3rd, with the aim of encouraging manufacturers to open their doors and share the […]