Unleashing the Power of 3PL with Metrics Works Columbus Do you need to streamline your supply chain management? Are you searching for a reliable partner to manage your warehousing and inventory needs? If so, you've come to the right place. Welcome to Metrics Works Columbus, where we leverage the power of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) to [...]
Die castings are an essential component in the manufacturing of electric vehicles, providing several advantages over other manufacturing methods. Various types of materials are used in electric vehicles, including aluminum, magnesium, and zinc. These materials offer several benefits, such as high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and recyclability. However, aluminum provides additional benefits, [...]
Why Nearshoring Is Not Going as Fast as You Want: Part 2 In part 1 of this two-part series, we talked about nearshoring and one big reason why it can be a struggle. But there’s another equally valid reason why implementing a nearshoring strategy isn’t as easy as it might seem. Keep reading to find [...]
Driving the Future of E-Mobility: Partnering with MES The electric vehicle (EV) industry is not just a trend; it’s a revolution that is reshaping the future of transportation as we know it. In an era where sustainability and energy efficiency are paramount, EVs have emerged as the forefront of automotive innovation, captivating the attention of [...]
Why Nearshoring Is Not Going as Fast as You Want: Part 1 In its 2021 Reshoring Index, global management consultancy Kearney found that 92% of U.S. manufacturing executives have considered nearshoring. Of those surveyed, nearly half (47%) had already moved some of their manufacturing operations close to home. Kearney also says there are strong indications [...]
How MES Is Making Rural Internet Possible Summary What do internet customers and MES have in common? Quality, speed, and pricing. Those three things are what those who live in or travel to remote and rural areas want when it comes to internet access—and it’s what MES delivers to its global manufacturing and supply chain [...]
Are you struggling with disruptions to your supply chain? Disrupted supply chains have been the bane of manufacturers for years now—and the problem is not going away anytime soon (if ever.) The frequency and magnitude of supply chain disruptions has proved to be more than many manufacturers were prepared for. Four-week lead times have stretched to six, [...]
Mitigating Supply Chain Risk with a Dual Sourcing Strategy For all the negative news about global supply chain disruptions it’s good to know that there’s at least one positive when it comes to future trends in supply chain management, and it’s this: Dual sourcing is on trend to become the next big thing in B2B [...]
We’re Thrilled to Announce New MetricsHoldings.com is Live! Whether you’ve known us only as MES, MetricsWorks, or MESH, now you can learn who we really are: Introducing MetricsHoldings.com, which features the collective work and strength of all three of our companies. Launched in April 2023, MetricsHoldings.com showcases our ongoing commitment to deliver value-added services to [...]
Employee Growth: How We Prioritize It with Training At MES, there’s no such thing as a typical day. Our associates can find themselves in a team brainstorming session, making peanut butter sandwiches to support a local charity, or reverse-engineering a manufactured part for an automotive, lighting, or other customers. No matter what we’re doing, there’s [...]