February 25, 2021

Delivering at the Speed of Light & Overcoming Big Obstacles

In the world of aluminum die casting, tiny tweaks and small changes are all in a day’s work. Add an engineering change here, a quality inspection there. After all, one of the most-touted benefits of die casting is fast production rates and speeds. Under normal circumstances, that’s true. What happens, though, when things aren’t so normal? What happens when there’s a change in unit forecasting and zero units in stock? What happens when the primary overseas supplier is unable to deliver? Published 2/25/21
March 22, 2021

6 Reasons Why Near-Sourcing is NOT a Sustainable Solution

NearSourcing is a strategy. Like any strategy, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. It has its pros. It has its cons. So, if you think NearSourcing is a one-and-done strategy guaranteed to save you money, think again. Even in lean operations, few manufacturers take a close enough look at the real cost. Don’t make this mistake. Published 3/22/21