Key Takeaways Vendor management inventory (VMI) systems help retailers to avoid stockouts. A recent literature review that analyzed several studies focusing on the effectiveness of VMI systems revealed that they reduced stockouts by 31% on average. On average, VMI reduces inventory levels by approximately 7%.
Once stable supply chains have been disrupted, while some sectors of the economy have all but vanished seemingly overnight. In the manufacturing and supply chain sectors, unique leadership traits will be needed to survive and prosper in this reformed economy. This trying environment offers the
As a product developer in need of a quality plastic injection supplier, you may be wondering how you can verify the integrity of your supply chain. To ensure meeting the bottom line, you need a reliable and reputable supplier. While it may be difficult to
Computer Aided Design (CAD) software is now the most common, default tool for drawing perfectly rendered products on a computer screen. Once perfected, the design and specifications are given to the manufacturer to produce. However, a word of caution for those with high standards of
Plastic injection molding is by far the most common way to produce large volumes of finished plastic parts for every kind of commercial and industrial use. Its flexibility as a material is unmatched; therefore customization is virtually endless. Nearly any type of thermoforming resin can
This is a story of the collaboration between two critical components for success in plastic injection molding. Proper melt temperature and mold temperature are paramount for ensuring your part’s final properties meet the requirements for its desired performance. This post will give a brief explanation
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2020 brought surprises. All the quarterly and yearly plans were upended. Businesses had to react, evaluate, and adapt quickly. Our plastic injection molding trends predictions for the year evolved, and we gathered ranks quickly to meet the needs of our molding, tooling, and prototyping customers.
There are many injection molding manufacturers on the market, but few have the quality control that ensures objectives are met every time. Quality control is essential for all customers. If a mass order doesn’t meet its mark due to defects or miscalculations, that is potentially
Thermoplastic injection molding is the most common way to manufacture parts. Thermoplastics are polymers that can be repeatedly molten or softened and solidified; this is a physical change rather than a chemical change. When beginning the path to a plastic injection-molded part, it is essential
