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Do you do this in your organization? If not you could be missing out on some major cost savings.

If you’re not familiar with the ISO 9001 standard, the main purpose is to provide a quality benchmark for companies. Having an ISO 9001 certification demonstrates a company's ability to meet the needs and expectations of its customers and suppliers.

Two words becoming top-of-mind for many manufacturing executives today are "marijuana" and "workforce." With the recent legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in South Dakota, new questions arise about how business leaders can keep

Powerful words spoken by Benjamin Franklin years ago still ring true today. “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” As we have witnessed this year, manufacturers need to remain nimble to change and willing to progress.

Low-cost options like machine vision systems or part feeders can introduce automation into a single production cell. These small steps can be a proving ground for operations and staff. Yet many small and medium-sized manufacturers have been reluctant to cross the automation threshold.

Without adequate workers, manufacturers are limited in their ability to enter into new markets and develop new products. What are we doing to combat the shortage?

Before you purchase or otherwise acquire a piece of equipment, whether it be a CNC machine or a cell phone, there are a lot of things to consider.

Quality weighs heavily on a supplier’s purchasing decision. Manufacturers who can demonstrate quality have a powerful selling advantage because if a buyer perceives value, he or she can be persuaded to purchase a product, spend more, or repurchase from the seller.

We are excited to welcome Henri Carrette to the team as our summer engineering intern!

On today's blog we hear from MTS' newest employee Trevor Weinrich! He is ready to help organizations develop sustainable lean processes and create a strong culture of problem solvers!