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15 Of The Worst QR Code Fails Of All Time

Gillette<br>While is actually a pretty smart way to get people to actually scan the dreaded QR code, the phenomenon is often so poorly executed that it has become a joke in the industry. There's even a Tumblr titled "Pictures of People Scanning QR-codes" that boasts zero images<br>Brad Frost and Craig Villamor, friends and a mobile web strategist and a principal architect at Salesforce .com, respectively, started a blog called "WTF QR Codes" that is entirely dedicated to the worst of the…

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The Future of US Manufacturing: How America Can Regain its Edge

With many factory tasks likely to become automated, manufacturing in low-cost countries may no longer offer an advantage, says BCG’s Justin Rose.

LCD Or LED? For Digital Signage, It Depends

Guest Post: Alan Brawn, Brawn Consulting<br>Believe it or not, digital signage is seen each day by over 70% of the population<br>Research shows that we spend an average of 8 hours per day in front of a screen of some type, including televisions, computers, tablets, smartphones, or increasingly… digital signage<br>Alan Brawn<br>Pretty much everywhere you go and everywhere you look, there is some form…

Tips for choosing a contract manufacturer

Selecting a contract manufacturer is one of a brand’s most important decisions. Asking key questions can help the vetting process.

Would you go on a Blind Date with a Contract Manufacturer?

According to a report, 25% of newlyweds met via a blind date1. As successful as this risky proposition appears to be, it’s not recommended for business deals. In the dating...Read

When Contract Manufacturers Must Say ‘No’

If a product falls short meeting regulatory standards, contract manufacturers owe it to their customers to disclose this information and propose a solution.

Four Things To Look For In Contract Manufacturers

You want to ensure that the contract manufacturers you hire will do their job correctly. Bear these qualities in mind when you need manufacturers.

11 Steps for Selecting a Contract Manufacturer

CEO of Dragon Innovation outlines how to create an RFQ and select a Contract Manufacturer - the most important manufacturing decision you'll make.

Contract Manufacturer Selection: Taking the First Step

When it comes to contract manufacturer selection, what's the first step? It's helpful when working with a contract manufacturer to have a complete...

11 Questions to Ask a Contract Manufacturer Before Partnering

To bring your legacy product to market, you want to ensure you and the contract manufacturer are working together to find the most cost-effective and efficient solutions. The following questions act as your official guide to partnering with the right contract manufacturer.

11 Questions To Ask A Contract Manufacturer Before Partnering

Before partnering with a contract manufacturer (CM) to continue producing your legacy products, you must ensure the contract manufacturer suits all of your manufacturing needs. Contract manufacturing companies are not all the same, and you shouldn’t partner with one for a quick solution to your OEM company’s needs. The challenge is to avoid overlooking critical factors concerning...

Do You Know the Quality of Your Contract Manufacturer

A Brand Owner/Own Label Distributor is 100% responsible for the quality of their products - not the Contract Manufacturing Organization. This is exactly why Gemini Pharmaceuticals developed a...

5 Key Considerations When Transferring Molds to a New Contract Manufacturer

Moving from one injection mold contract manufacturer can be complex. Download our step-by-step checklist to learn how to make the transition.

6 Factors for Choosing a Medical Device Contract Manufacturer

When looking for a medical device contract manufacturer finding a company with experience and expertise is critical - consider the following six factors.

6 Biggest Mistakes When Selecting a Contract Manufacturer: Part 1

Read our first installment of the 6 Biggest Mistakes We've Seen When Selecting a Contract Manufacturer.

Benefits of an Integrated Contract Manufacturer for Injection Molding

When searching for an injection molder for your next medical device or component, make sure they will provide integrated services to help reduce vendors.

Documentation keeps the knowledge in-house

Every noteworthy quality improvement methodology calls for observation, analysis, planning, measuring, and reviewing work processes to get better results than achieved previously. For any of this to be successful, manufacturers need to document work instructions, corrections, and goals.

What should fabricators do to overcome the skills gap?

Automation won't replace metal fabricators' need for skilled labor, so they'll need to transfer knowledge, hire broadly and provide robust training, according to a panel discussion last year. Manufacturers need to "put high-tech equipment in schools and into the hands of students, and get them using what the industry uses now, not what it used 20 years ago," said Rob Tessier of Airgas.

Industry 4.0: How plastics and packaging can benefit

While technological innovations have been prevalent in most aspects of our daily life, packaging industry enterprise activities—including molders, fillers and packers—have been less data driven.