Job seekers in the manufacturing industry are increasingly interested in flexible work. Company support for work-life balance is a top factor impacting where candidates decide to accept job offers. As a result, manufacturing companies must take steps to provide flexible work to stay competitive. Filling…
We can make some general observations about how a recession in 2023 could affect the automotive industry such as, a decline in new car sales, an increase in used car sales, reduction in financing options, potential supply chain disruptions, as well as the possibility of…
Making continuous quality improvements in your automotive manufacturing ensures the consistency of the products your customers receive. It also helps you comply with industry-specific standards to elevate the safety of your vehicles. This reduces the number of defective parts that could lead to vehicle recalls…
Marking the one-year anniversary of the National Council for the American Worker, the President and Ivanka Trump, special advisor to the President, signed the Pledge to American Workers. The pledge asks companies and trade groups nationwide to commit to expand programs that educate, train and re-skill…
The volume of aluminum in vehicle manufacturing supply chains has been rising almost since the first cars rolled-off a production line. This trend is set to accelerate in the coming years due to several factors. Global sales of electric vehicles surged 63 percent in 2018…
“Manufacturing in the United States is on the rise, and manufacturers are confident about the future. Empowered by tax reform and regulatory certainty, manufacturers are investing in our communities and in our people. But to keep up this momentum, we have to get serious about…
Brexit is a word that is used as a way of saying Britain leaving the European Union – merging the words Britain and exit to get Brexit, in the same way as a possible Greek exit from the euro was dubbed Grexit in the past. The European…
Manufacturing project management assists organizations to create better production plans, control production processes, manage risks and measure and quantify success. The term project management creates assumptions due to its vagueness. There are countless intricacies and details to work through before a consumer can receive a…
The role of automotive suppliers is structured into tiers. The tiered structure has given clarity and understanding to both industry outsiders and observers as to which company is responsible for which component or technology. The automotive value chain has changed. Technology is advancing at such…
Materials science may be one of the more important technologies of the next decade. Manufacturers need new materials to create more advanced products. Manufacturers also need to replace materials subject to supply disruptions, like rare earth elements. Traditionally, developing new materials has been a slow,…
