3D Printing a Major Theme of SXSW

3D printing for the masses has the potential to rewrite the rules of manufacturing by removing the need to make things in large quantities. Article Courtesy of Industry Week Mar. 10, 2013 Robert MacPherson, AFP Copyright Agence France-Presse, 2013 “There’s...

Is Reshoring Really Working?

Is Reshoring Really Working? IndustryWeek Article While there are promising signs for U.S. domestic production, the jury is out on job impact. Adrienne Selko Thu, 2013-02-14 09:12 Are manufacturing companies and operations coming back to the U.S.? Yes, in some cases....

LVB Press – MRC Enters Its 25th Year

Group has spent 25 years manufacturing solutions This article appeared in the Lehigh Valley Business journal (LVB.com) on January 3, 2013  By Brian Pedersen Through strategic planning, investments and partnerships, one regional organization wants to accelerate...

The Value of Training

We need to gradually change the short-term focus of training to a longer term focus of continuous improvement in order to truly gain the benefits of a globally integrated and lean supply chain. The Value of Training Feb. 11, 2013 by Paul Myerson in The Lean Supply...

MRC Press – Manufacturers urged to share knowledge

As appeared in Lehigh Valley Business … November 15. 2012 11:48 AM | Manufacturers urged to share knowledge | By Brian Pedersen | As aging employees leave the workforce, how do employers capture their specialized knowledge? A knowledge building seminar at...