Everyone can agree that 2020 was a completely unprecedented year for the global economy. The entire supply chain was disrupted and all businesses, workplaces, and employers had to pivot their operations in ways previously unknown. While prior to 2020 the idea of working at home was mostly relegated to freelance contractors, 2020 catapulted nearly the... Read More

As they do every week on Twitter from 2-3pm EST, the great people behind #USAManufacturingHour (@DCSCInc, @CvtPlastics, and @SocialSMktg) lead powerful and informative discussions about the latest topics in manufacturing. This blog is sourced from discussions from the inaugural #MfgHour Virtual Networking Mixer.  Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes—this is especially true in the... Read More

When choosing an ERP for your organization, don’t make the decision based on another business’s experience. Often, the same system could be both super-efficient and non-efficient depending on the specific needs of the business.  The best way to thoroughly implement an ERP? Involve your employees in the process. Where To Start As you assess the... Read More

We all have hunches. Whether it’s at work or at home, we often rely on our gut. Sometimes, it points us in the right direction. (Yes, that person across the bar did in fact smile at you.) Other times, it keeps us out of harm’s way. (Aren’t you thankful that you dodged that foul ball... Read More

A special thanks to #MFGDay organizers CVT Plastics, DSCS, Inc., and Social Success Marketing and to everyone else who spent the day chatting with us on Twitter about manufacturing! The topic: Organization is key. The importance of keeping an uncluttered physical workspace is apparent, but have you been able to tidy up your desktops and... Read More

I know you’ve heard the saying: first impressions are important. And I’ll sound lame saying this, but I couldn’t agree more! Every product I’ve used, every platform I tried to adopt, every video game I played, and every business I became a part of— what determined whether I would stay was their first impression on... Read More