The search for baby formula has put a strain on parents, even as the FDA begins to expedite imports of specific brands. While formula is often associated with babies who don’t consume breast milk, those who suffer from metabolic phenylketonuria, MSUD, and other metabolic disorders, including kids and adults, are also impacted by the shortage …
With the holidays right around the corner, Santa’s sleigh may be the only thing fast enough to transport the mass amount of overstock sitting at key U.S. transit ports. Due to increasing import velocity, sources say ports designed to hold around 9,000 cargo units are now being pushed to their limits holding 35,000 containers or …
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many manufacturing businesses were forced to expand their vendor network to obtain crucial raw materials. While at the time this might have felt like a short-term solution, with many intending to revert back to using a select group of long-standing vendors, the increasingly challenging economic climate has forced some businesses to …
Every manufacturer has a responsibility to make their products as safe as possible for the end user. For those operating in the food and beverage sector, as well as reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring everything is prepared in a clean environment, clear adherence to – and labeling of – shelf life dates can …
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As anyone working in the manufacturing sector will understand, a significant amount of time is allocated for planning, reviewing strategies, forecasting sales and profit, as well as setting budgets. While this was never a straightforward task, it has been made all the more difficult over the past few years, with the COVID-19 pandemic, rising prices …
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The current economic climate is causing pains across the entire manufacturing sector. But with many of the same issues plaguing manufacturers across the country, there are strengths in numbers. By identifying with similar issues, you can strategize on how to predict and respond to existing pain points for your business. The worst situation to be …
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Attracting a quality workforce is currently one of the most significant challenges facing the manufacturing sector. With labor shortages forcing many to accelerate their investment in new technologies, companies are turning away from their old ways of doing things and looking at tools like MRP as their bridge to the future. Despite their best efforts, …
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