Blogs
July 30, 2020
In 2008, Pelotonia was established with a clear objective; to fund life-saving cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. This three-day experience includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment, and volunteerism. Published 7/30/20
July 24, 2020
The Eaton Corporation is committed to leveraging award-winning supplier diversity strategies, creating long-term and sustainable economic impact in their communities. Their mission of supplier diversity is to achieve community and economic impact by including diverse companies through their supplier base. Published 7/29/20
July 21, 2020
Our President and CEO, Hiten Shah, participated as a panelist during the 2020 Evolve or Dissolve Amidst COVID-19 and Beyond Technology discussion, hosted by MSDC (Ohio Minority Supplier Development Council). Hiten spoke thoroughly on how investing in IT and technology before COVID-19, helped our company fight through these difficult times. Published 7/21/20
June 12, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly brought businesses new challenges and obstacles to overcome. If there was ever a time for manufacturing companies to be flexible and agile, it is now. Especially when it comes to supply chain strategies and solutions. A break in the supply chain can stop the flow of business, resulting in downtime, potential loss of business, and ruin an organization’s supply chain credibility. Published 6/12/20
June 8, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly brought businesses new challenges and obstacles to overcome. In this series, we want to provide details from the front-lines and how listening early to the warning signs proved to be effective. Published 6/8/20
June 2, 2020
Up until early 2020, work-life for many was routine and involved commuting into work, sending emails, face-to-face meetings, and catching up with colleagues and customers in person. But since the rapid COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, many organizations are leveraging new technologies to keep them moving forward. Published 6/2/20
June 2, 2020
Many supply chain companies have continued to struggle, while others can utilize this as an opportunity. Pandemics and global disruptions can disrupt, and obsolete weaker companies and industries lot faster than standard market economics. Keys to work through these types of disturbances including coronavirus, LA port strikes, Mexico earthquakes, flooding in Houston are following. Published 6/2/20
April 22, 2020
During these challenging times, it is not business as usual; it is a time of stress and uncertainty. A moment when our work is most critical as we continue to serve our customers. Fortunately, several of our customers in North America are in operation and committed to run their factories to support essential national products such as PPE (personal protective equipment). Published 4/22/20
April 15, 2020
The key to a successful die casting is an excellent tool design. One of the hardest components to design and maintain for good tool life is a core pin. A “core” is the separate and replaceable part of the die that forms an internal feature of the casting. Core pins come in all shapes and sizes, but the most commonly used shape design is circular. Core pins may be fixed to the die cavity or to a slide, actuated through the mechanical opening/closing of the die, or by hydraulic cylinder or other means. While core pins are the backbone of good tool design, when not properly designed, it can result in severe downtime and inefficient productivity. Published 4/15/20
March 27, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop around the world, we’ve seen countless event cancellations. Through sporting events to music concerts to even businesses. However, one type of business that won’t be closing anytime soon, are the food banks, Ronald McDonald House of Charities and the YWCA’s of the world. Published 3/27/20