Manufacturing Matters Blog

In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, the recent escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions has sent ripples through the supply chain. With retaliatory tariffs affecting a staggering $23.6 billion in trade, businesses are bracing for impact.

In the highly regulated and precision-driven world of medical device manufacturing, every detail matters in critical-use applications. Any missteps or malfunctions have consequences, ranging from opening the door to competitors’ solutions to dire...

Tariff wars between the United States and our major trading partners pose significant challenges for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), particularly in healthcare manufacturing. For outsourced assembly and contract manufacturers, tariffs...

As we navigate 2025, global supply chains are poised to encounter a complex array of challenges and opportunities. Building upon insights from recent analyses, here are some key areas supply chain professionals should monitor:

As global trade policies continue to shift, U.S. businesses are increasingly exposed to the risks of new tariffs. These can disrupt supply chains, inflate costs, and challenge competitiveness. However, with proactive strategies and the right...

OEMs producing high-mix, low-to-mid-volume products face unique challenges, from adapting to fluctuating demand to maintaining cost efficiency. Flexible manufacturing offers a strategic advantage, ensuring seamless transitions, reduced costs,...

The global supply chain landscape has become increasingly complex and volatile. From natural disasters to geopolitical tensions, unexpected global risks continue to challenge the stability and predictability of supply networks. This has made one...

During World War II, General Electric (GE) faced significant challenges—shortages of labor, raw materials, and essential components. As GE engineers searched for alternatives to replace these scarce resources, they made an unexpected discovery: the...

Outsourcing assembly work isn’t just about finding the lowest bidder or the quickest turnaround. It’s about partnering with a team that can fully manage the development process, from initial concepts to final products, and beyond. This level of...

In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are tasked with developing a diverse range of products, each with unique complexities. For OEMs that produce electromechanical computers, whether it’s a...

When it comes to successfully bringing a product to market, timing and collaboration are everything. For Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), getting your manufacturing partner involved early in the design process can be the difference...