Because of recent events, the state of manufacturing is shifting frequently and unpredictably. There are many things out of your control but there are some tasks that can help you be proactive
Staff Management | SMX’s team at the United Pet Group site in Missouri hosted a local organization that helps special needs high school students gain work experience in a manufacturing setting.
Are you considering a greenfield investment in American manufacturing? Here are three potential problems to consider and three possible solutions.
While there’s evidence that the manufacturing skills gap may be shrinking, it’s still causing headaches for many companies that operate in remote areas or tough labor markets.
The growing prominence of additive manufacturing could mean big changes for several industries and their workforce needs. We examine three prominent industries that could be disrupted by 3-D printing
In a market controlled by job seekers, manufacturers need to go beyond age-old recruiting strategies to attract and retain quality talent.
While securing talent and technology at the lowest price are key, a winning manufacturing procurement strategy should be balanced between value and cost.
The manufacturing skills gap and low unemployment is making it challenging for companies to meet their workforce needs when gearing up for peak season. Follow these three tips
Master the power of acting in the interest of your company and it's strategic partners, by putting traditional economic theories to work to maximize ROI at your facility.
As the manufacturing skills gap widens, skilled production positions are increasingly difficult to fill. Take a look at these tips for hiring machinists, operators and technicians.
This Canadian manufacturer and packager needed a staffing program boost. That's where Staff Management | SMX's onsite staffing solution came in.
Find out how Staff Management | SMX helped this leading manufacturer flex and increase its workforce by 75 percent in under 2 months.
During an especially challenging storm season, a combination of factors made for a very demanding peak at our client’s North Carolina manufacturing plant.
Read how Staff Management | SMX was able to increase headcount and decrease overtime for this client by downloading the full case study.
Read how Staff Management | SMX was able to maintain an on-time fill rate above 99% by downloading the full case study.