Tired of hearing about AI like it’s magic pixie dust? Here’s what generative AI can really do for your manufacturing business—and how to put it to work without the fluff. Whether you’re a job shop, custom fabricator, or full-scale operation,… Read More »How Generative AI Can Actually Help You Grow Your Manufacturing Business (Without the Hype)
You don’t need more hours in the day to grow your margins—you need better control over what’s already happening on your shop floor, in your inventory, and across your orders. ERP software can help you tighten the bolts where money’s… Read More »How ERP Software Helps Manufacturing Businesses Maximize Profits—Without Adding More Work
Margins are tighter, deliveries are slipping, and no one on the floor has good news. Sound familiar?This guide helps you catch the warning signs early—and take back control before things spiral.You’ll get clear advice, real examples, and practical steps that… Read More »Turning the Ship: How to Spot—and Fix—a Struggling Manufacturing Business Before It’s Too Late
Skilled labor shortages aren’t just a hiring issue—they’re a branding problem. The next generation of workers isn’t ignoring manufacturing because they’re not interested. They’re ignoring it because they don’t see it. By building a strong talent brand—just like top tech… Read More »Why Your Factory Floor Needs a Talent Brand: How Manufacturing Firms Can Attract the Next Generation of Skilled Workers
Too many manufacturing businesses are stuck waiting for the “perfect hire” while current employees burn out or leave. But smart leaders are tackling the talent shortage differently—by investing in upskilling. Whether it’s short-form training, VR-based simulations, or giving workers real… Read More »From Welding to Webinars: How Smart Upskilling Can Help Solve the Manufacturing Talent Gap
Nothing drains energy and momentum faster than a workplace culture stuck in the wrong mindset. When trust fades and motivation dies, your manufacturing business feels the hit in productivity, safety, and profits. Spotting and fixing these toxic habits early is… Read More »9 Toxic Cultures That Crush Morale and Stall Growth in Manufacturing Businesses — And How to Fix Them Fast
When top talent leaves, the impact is immediate and painful. But keeping your skilled workers engaged isn’t about perks or fancy offices — it’s about the culture you build every day. These five culture shifts help you hold onto your… Read More »Top 5 Cultures to Build in Your Manufacturing Business to Keep Your Best People
Skilled labor is harder to find—and keep—than ever. But this challenge isn’t going away, so smart manufacturers are finding creative ways to solve it. Here’s how your business can build a steady stream of talent, without lowering your standards. Finding… Read More »Not Enough Skilled Workers? Here’s How Manufacturing Leaders Are Solving the Labor Crunch
Finding and keeping good people shouldn’t feel like a never-ending uphill climb—but for most manufacturing businesses, it does. This article unpacks 7 proven, real-world strategies that solve the people problem—without throwing more money at it. From smarter hiring to building… Read More »65% of Manufacturing Firms Say Hiring & Retention Is Their Biggest Challenge—Here’s What Actually Works
Struggling to find and keep skilled workers? You’re not alone. Here’s how smart businesses are using ERP systems and automation to fill the gaps and stay ahead. Get practical ideas you can act on—without needing to hire a software expert.… Read More »Skilled Worker Shortage? How ERP and Automation Can Help