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How One Medical Manufacturer Solved Its Quality Control Challenges
The Manufacturing Challenge: Apple Rubber Products, Inc. manufacturers rubber components, such as o-rings and seals, for the medical device and aerospace industries. As an AS9100C, ISO 9001 and RoHS compliant manufacturer with a Class 7 (10000) cleanroom, Apple Rubber understands
... ContinuedWashington D.C. Week in Manufacturing – September 30, 2015
China’s Economy Continues to Slow The Chinese manufacturing sector continues to struggle, with the Caixin Flash General Manufacturing PMI data contracting for the seventh straight consecutive month, from 47.3 in August to 47.0 in September. With a PMI at its
... ContinuedWashington D.C. Week in Manufacturing – September 23, 2015
Federal Reserve Does Not Raise Rates at September Meeting At their September meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that they would not raise interest rates at this time, citing the need for more time to evaluate incoming data
... 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
... ContinuedWashington D.C. Week in Manufacturing – September 16, 2015
Manufacturing Drops 17,000 Workers in August In the first decline in just over two years, manufacturers lost 17,000 net workers in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With a hiring average of only 3,5000 workers per month in
... ContinuedAre QuickBooks and Spreadsheets Putting Your Medical Business at Risk?
Whether you are a medical device start-up or a growth-orientated medical device company, most likely you began your business with an idea: An innovative product designed to help people who are sick or injured. And while bringing a medical device to market should
... 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
... ContinuedMexico’s Economic Environment and its Impact on Manufacturing
Mexico is currently being hit by a one-two economic punch: a weak peso and historically low oil prices. Since January of 2015, the value of the Mexican peso against the United States dollar has dropped 25 percent. A weaker currency
... ContinuedFinding the ERP Solution that Satisfies Your Accounting Department
The creation of the modern ERP system began in the 1960s. Most manufacturing systems were developed to assist accounting departments, with general ledger and accounts payable/ receivable functionality at the core. Over time, the systems evolved to include MRP and inventory control because understanding
... 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
... ContinuedVideo: A Success Story on Improving the Shop Floor
When it comes to the shop floor, medical and consumer products manufacturer, Tessy Plastics LLC, is continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency and accuracy through automation. By utilizing the features in its manufacturing-specific ERP software from IQMS, Tessy has
... ContinuedWhy Every Company Ultimately Outgrows its Customized or Homegrown Software Systems
It is easy to understand how homegrown ERP software systems began. Companies evaluated off-the-shelf software and either didn’t like the price or didn’t find the business fit they were looking for. So instead of paying more than they felt comfortable with or changing business
... ContinuedWhy Should You Leave Quickbooks and Invest in Your First ERP?
Leaving behind the familiarity of QuickBooks and spreadsheets might seem like taking off the training wheels of your business. However rudimentary, QuickBooks got the job done and for the most part, grew your company to where it is today. But
... ContinuedVideo: How Riverside Refractories Excels in the American Steel Industry
An independently owned manufacturer since 1929, Riverside Refractories supplies heat resistant refractory products to the American steel industry. Every time you drive a car or turn on an appliance, you are using a product that was made with the help
... ContinuedLegacy ERP Systems: The Backstory
A legacy ERP system is older enterprise software that is largely no longer being enhanced. Legacy ERP systems were often based on older technology like PIC, Progress or even DOS. Their original user interfaces were character-based, though many received facelifts over the years, often
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