Author Archives: Ed Potoczak
Modernizing the Medical Device Supply Chain
At the recent American Medical Device Summit in Lombard, Illinois, several FDA officials delivered presentations to help the device designers and manufacturers successfully engage with the FDA, physicians and the patient end-consumers. Yet, with the cost of development and launch
... ContinuedCloud ERP Software: The New Reality for Manufacturing
In the world of manufacturing where mission-critical enterprise applications such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are used to run factories, companies have historically been hesitant to embrace cloud based software. Recently, IQMS CEO and president
... Continued2025 Emissions and Fuel Economy Regulations Driving Automotive Innovation
Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) chief technology officer, Brian Dougherty, reports that U.S. vehicle makers and their suppliers are still a major part of the U.S. economy. According to Dougherty, automotive suppliers themselves account for 2.7% of U.S. employment (734,000
... Continued3D Metal Printing Trends, Risks and Opportunities
At the 2016 3D Metal Printing Experience Conference held in metro-Detroit on August 19, manufacturers gathered to understand commercial and technical trends as well as best practices in metal additive manufacturing. The 3D Metal Printing Magazine publishers hosted parts makers,
... ContinuedBest practices in labeling are as important as best practices in production
Why the label can be worth as much as the part Automated and high speed manufacturing operations have upped the ante in product labeling. Best practices in label quality are now often just as important as best practices in part
... Continued5 Must Have ERP Tools for a Successful Product Launch
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in highly-regulated industries like automotive, heavy truck, medical device, defense and aerospace are firmly telling their Tier I or prime suppliers to be launch ready. Safety regulations and end-consumer expectations are driving the OEMs to be
... ContinuedBest Practices and Operational Improvements with ERP for Metal Stamping
Recently, IQMS’ Illinois customer, Horizon Die, spoke with fellow manufacturing executives at a recent Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) event in Troy, Michigan. They were excited to explain the reasons they searched for and selected IQMS as their Manufacturing ERP to
... ContinuedGM Suppliers: Know Your Manufacturing Process Well Prior To Launch
IQMS recently attended the OESA sponsored General Motors Supplier Town Hall briefing in Troy, Michigan where over 500 supplier representatives gathered to better understand GM’s supply chain strategy for 2016. The event agenda included a brief opening presentation by GM’s
... ContinuedAutomated Production Monitoring of Your Plant Floor – For Real!
Wow, I just made a personal promise to our customer that we will be able to complete their order tonight and ship it on an expedited truck for delivery tomorrow by noon to bail them out of a bind they
... ContinuedEngineering Change Management: Find Savings Quickly with Improved Processes
In the busy world of sales, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing and shipping most of us are looking for some quick opportunities to improve our bottom line results. Most of us work diligently to improve quality, reduce scrap and become more efficient
... ContinuedNorth American Automotive Tooling Industry Trends
This week the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) and Harbour Results, Inc. (HRI) co-hosted the 2015 Automotive Tooling Update. IQMS was pleased to attend this event to better understand the issues and trends affecting tool makers, as well as OEMs and Tier
... ContinuedInsight from Honda Executives on Becoming a Honda Supplier
The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) recently hosted a supplier town hall briefing by executives of Honda North America. As one of the few automotive ERP software solutions that is fully approved by Honda of North America, Inc to meet
... ContinuedDept. of Commerce Predicts a Healthy Future for the Aerospace Industry
At a recent Automation Alley aerospace and defense industry event, IQMS had the opportunity to attend an economic overview of the state of aerospace industry. Delivered by Murat Muftari, International Trade Specialist for the Global Aerospace & Defense Team for
... ContinuedA Look at 2015 Aerospace and Defense Industry Trends and Global Opportunities
Recently, the business association and accelerator, Automation Alley, hosted an aerospace and defense industry briefing to discuss 2015 commercial and defense global market opportunities and trends for manufacturers in the United States. Michigan state and local economic development agencies met with
... ContinuedIs This “Light Cocoon” Car the Future of Lightweighting?
Recently, IQMS had the opportunity to join a gathering of automotive industry leaders and engineers for a special vehicle unveiling. At the EDAG office in Troy, Michigan, EDAG global CEO, Jörg Ohlsen, presented his company’s newest lightweight concept vehicle: The
... Continued