June 8, 2020

COVID-19 Case Study Series Part 3 – Lessons From the Front Lines

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
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 10, 2021

MES President & CEO Hiten Shah Featured in Value Walk Magazine

Hiten Shah, a Plastics Engineer, is a name not unknown in the corporate world. He is the founder of MES Inc., a globally-known full-service provider of manufacturing and supply chain management. The company that came into the picture in 2007 started as a marketing and engineering service provider. How a marketing and engineering firm transitioned into one of the world’s most renowned supply chain management companies, is a question that crosses the minds of many people. Published 3/10/21
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