Infrastructure at the Forefront of Improving Asian Supply Chains

by Matthew Milasius on 15 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about infrastructure improving Asia's supply chain, tips for cheaper injection-molded parts, reducing rework through lasers and more!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Globalization, 3D Printing

The Revival of the Silk Road

by Matthew Milasius on 8 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about China’s Silk Road initiative, Japan's smartphone comeback, Yamazumi charts, manufacturing trends for 2017 and additive manufacturing for stretchable electronics!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Process Improvement

China’s Awful Manufacturing Safety Record

by Matthew Milasius on 1 Jan 2017 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about China’s awful manufacturing safety record, a new packaging system, solar energy’s affordability, Chinese lessons about globalization and stopping China counterfeits!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Social Compliance, Globalization

InTouch 2016 Roundup

by John Niggl on 31 Dec 2016 | 0 Comments
As 2016 comes to a close, we’re looking back at some of this year’s best manufacturing and QC content from InTouch. We’ve rounded up a list of the top five articles published on our blog based on their popularity within the manufacturing community.

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

A Checklist for U.S. Customs

by Matthew Milasius on 25 Dec 2016 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about a U.S. customs checklist, 2017 manufacturing trends, remaining competitive in global manufacturing, trusting IoT data and graphene Silly Putty!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Legal Requirements, Globalization, Internet of Things (IoT)

Infographic: Big Data’s Effect on Manufacturing

by Matthew Milasius on 18 Dec 2016 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, discover an infographic about big data in manufacturing and learn about subcontracting risks in China, manufacturing job losses, a CEO's take on the state of manufacturing and intellectual property vs. 3D printing!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Internet of Things (IoT)

The Human Obstacle to Robotic Automation

by Matthew Milasius on 11 Dec 2016 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about human resistance to automation, smart operations vs. Six Sigma, how Trump might affect the supply chain sector, supplier quality management and an innovation in organic electronics!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

The Intersection of Human Factors and Advanced Manufacturing

by Matthew Milasius on 4 Dec 2016 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about human factors in the future of manufacturing, China's reaction to a Trump trade war, cameras for QC, a new certification for QC professionals and the benefits of holes in wearable electronics!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

Dealing with Chinese Suppliers and Product Development Rights

by John Niggl on 27 Nov 2016 | 0 Comments
This week on Best in Manufacturing, learn about product development in China, integrated CAD/CAM in manufacturing, raw material price changes, machine learning, and barcode scanning in supply chains!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing, Working with Factories

Filling America's Manufacturing Skills Gap

by John Niggl on 20 Nov 2016 | 0 Comments
In this week's Best in Manufacturing, learn about the manufacturing skills gap, biofabrication, drones, servitization, and cloud computing in your supply chain!

Topics: Best in Manufacturing

4 Critical Quality Controls For Cosmetics Packaging