Current world views, including the COVID-19 pandemic and rapid digitalization, have altered traditional business practices - including marketing. Consumer behavior has changed, driving a shift from in-person to digital interactions. New strategies, such as content marketing, are necessary for gro

The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental, international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems. As technology continues to rapidly develop, new standards are drafted

The global space economy, which is estimated to surpass revenues of over $1 trillion by 2040, includes a range of activities involved in the researching, exploring, and utilization of space. With so many facets in the aerospace industry - and billions of dollars supporting them - there are numero

As the U.S currently enjoys the most manufacturing job growth in the last 30 years, it’s more important than ever to identify the right candidates for your manufacturing jobs. Attracting and retaining the top talent for your manufacturing company is essential for your short- and long-term success

If your manufacturing company develops a problem along the way with one of your processes, how do you resolve it? While the shortcut option is to simply patch up the symptoms of whatever that problem may be, the long-term solution is to perform an RCCA process.  By utilizing this root cause

A typical manufacturing process involves numerous moving pieces that each play an important role in your organization’s overall success. Understanding each of these components thoroughly will help identify inefficiencies and areas where your manufacturing operation can be optimized. Let’s dive in

Furniture manufacturers in California and abroad need to be aware of emerging trends that are shaping a new furniture industry landscape in order to take advantage of these changes. Fundamental shifts in U.S. consumers’ buying preferences due to changing lifestyles can pose new challenges for fur

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 increased uncertainty is now part of a recipe for running

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted most industries in the U.S., with food manufacturing being one of the hardest hit sectors. Besides shortages in raw materials, supply chain disruptions, and lockdown restrictions, panic stockpiling by consumers resulted in a rapid shift in demand, further compou

Welcome to the third installment of our series on Lean and Six Sigma. As we saw in the first post, What Are Lean & Six Sigma Methodologies?, Lean and Six Sigma are complimentary continuous improvement methodologies that reduce the overall waste and variability in production processes respecti

Among the many lessons that manufacturers have learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a resilient supply chain has proven to be one of the most important. This has been especially true in the food and beverage industry, where quality and safety must be emphasized. In addition to

Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has evolved rapidly in recent years. As new industries have begun to embrace the technology, they are discovering the many ways in which their business is being impacted by it. Additive manufacturing technologies are continuing to evolve at a fast pace

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) informs thousands of industry leaders around the world about global standards for manufacturing processes, safety requirements, quality assurance, and more. Being ISO certified offers numerous advantages to both your manufacturing business

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) informs thousands of industry leaders around the world about global standards for manufacturing processes, safety requirements, quality assurance, and more. Every few years, they produce updated standards that organizations need to be aware

Additive manufacturing has transformed the manufacturing industry since its commercial inception in the late 20th century. As additive processes continue to take the industry by storm, Metal AM and numerous applications of the process are moving to the forefront of manufacturing for producti

Owning and operating a top-quality manufacturing business comes with a multitude of challenges. To help outline points of improvement and give your business a roadmap to success, CMTC offers these quality strategies to help you achieve premium status as a manufacturing supplier. Quick Links Ben

Even before COVID-19, manufacturers were facing challenges on several fronts relative to hiring and retaining a high-performing workforce. In addition to the easily observed factors – lack of a qualified applicant pool, turnover and absenteeism, and under-performing KPIs – there are various hidde

The pressure on today’s workforce is considerable. COVID-19 has introduced new challenges. There are new rules about social distancing and personal protective equipment (PPE) gear. Workers may be dealing with changes to equipment and floor plan layouts to ensure a safe workplace. All of this mean

Toyota Kata--a structured approach for creating a culture of continuous learning and improvement--had its beginnings in manufacturing. The word Toyota refers to the Japanese carmaker’s renowned production system methods and tools. A Kata is a routine practiced so its pattern becomes a habit

Industrial robots have been in existence and commercially available for over 65 years.  Factory automation, a more all-encompassing term, has been in existence in one form or another for considerably longer than that. Humans have continually come up with solutions to  solve a wide varie