A Key to Facility Security
Do you give out keys to employees or vendors? Do you have a policy for issuing and recovering keys? Do you have a secure place for storing keys? Many employers think they know exactly who has keys to their facility and where those keys are. But, if you don’t have patented key control at your […]
3 tips for increasing safety in manufacturing facilities
Safety is a significant concern in manufacturing facilities and warehousing. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 4,764 fatal workplace injuries in the U.S. in 2020. This industry requires workers to take part in high-risk activities such as welding, soldering, heavy lifting, raw material assembly, and metal cutting. In addition, hazards like […]
Get the Latest on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate and Quarantine Recommendations
In December, the courts cleared the way for implementation of OSHA’s employer vaccination and testing mandate. Just after, the CDC issued new guidance for return to work after COVID-19 exposure or diagnosis. Get the latest to help you plan your next steps in this video blog from MMA’s Mike Johnston and Dave Worthams. Polk & […]
How manufacturers can increase B2B revenue and improve customer loyalty
Manufacturers in the UK currently face a host of challenges. Having weathered COVID-19 and its subsequent lockdowns, they now face global supply chain issues and must navigate the realities of life after Brexit. At the same time, their customers expect manufacturers to provide the same level of experience they have become accustomed to in the […]
How manufacturers can mitigate supply chain disruption in the post-COVID world
Manufacturing supply chains aren’t glamorous and they’re certainly not regular features of front-page news. But when consumers experience delays with their online orders or they don’t show up at all, then supply chain issues suddenly become more mainstream. As a result, we’ve seen significantly more press coverage of global supply chain disruptions in recent times. […]
Dealing with Production Floor Talent Shortages
The rising unemployment rate is often a key topic in the political discourse in Washington. In April 2020, it reached a modern day record of 14.80 percent. But for manufacturers in America, and many parts of the developed world, the crisis is in reverse – acute labor shortages. The generational “skills gap” in manufacturing is […]
Four Biggest Staffing Issues in the Maintenance Department
Maintenance requires workers that are flexible, diligent, and, above all else, skilled in what they do. Finding the right person to do the needed job has always been tricky in the maintenance industry, even at the best of times. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned work on its head, with old paradigms being shattered for employers […]
Unemployment Eligibility Changes Could Mean Opportunity for Manufacturers
More than 500,000 Michiganders will be more highly motivated to seek work soon as several federal unemployment programs end. This signals an end to what has become a major impediment to the return of the full workforce in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and a potential opportunity for Michigan manufacturers looking to hire. As […]
The Manufacturing Confusion: Process Versus Project
For years the industrial sectors, no matter how specific and nuanced, have conducted a battle of process versus project. Process came into focus 30 years ago when lean manufacturing became the rage. It was not a fad because the notion of efficiency, eliminating waste and best practice made sense then and still makes sense today. […]
Evolve Your Supply Chain Management to Be More Strategic
The pandemic sent numerous shock waves through the world of small and medium- sized manufacturers (SMMs), and perhaps the most lasting have been disruptions and changes in the global supply chain. SMMs are now dealing with the reality that uncertainty is now part of a recipe for running a successful business. Among those uncertainties is […]
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