Over the first half of this year, global manufacturing activity has surged while restrictions on travel and other services continue to direct consumer spending into merchandise. But in their effort to meet demand, manufacturers are unintentionally fueling inflation. A run-up…
The past 15 months have presented manufacturers with an unprecedented series of challenges. These challenges exposed companies’ supply chain weaknesses like never before. According to a study by Capgemini Research Institute, more than 80% of organizations’ supply chains were negatively…
New product introduction (NPI) is the process of bringing an original product idea to market. Experienced engineers are very familiar with this. But for those of you who are new to electronics manufacturing or who work in other departments within…
When it comes to outsourced manufacturing, you may think that working directly with a factory is the best route. While going factory-direct seems attractive with the prospect of saving time and money, that is often not the case. It might…
Macrotech Marketing Associates, Inc. (MMA) is a global manufacturing solutions provider of OEM commodities for the medical, electronics, computer and telecommunications industries. Additionally, we are an industry leader in specialty cable assemblies and wire harnesses. For 38 years, we have…
Used for everything from electronics to power transmission to construction, copper is an integral component in the manufacturing world. So when the price of copper fluctuates, it affects nearly every segment of our economy. Over the past year, the price…
Ineffective production control can result in product quality concerns, defects and safety issues. Poor production management directly affects profitability, and can ultimately threaten the survival of a company. This is why it’s crucial to have as much control as possible…
About 30 years ago, electronics manufacturing began migrating from Taiwan to mainland China, and many other industries soon followed. But now that trend is reversing. Due to various forces—increasing labor costs, the U.S.-China Trade War and complications created by the…