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STRATEGIC PURCHASING by HARVEY SCHILLER
The economic environment is very difficult with strong competition and cost conscious customers. Manufacturers must find ways to become more efficient and to reduce input costs. Clearly raw material sourcing and purchasing is a huge opportunity.
Advancements in Atomically Precise Manufacturing
Nanotechnology is at the heart of a great number of breakthroughs that will power the future of our economy, suggests Mike Farrell with aspenIbiz. Read this short post to obtain some background about efforts underway with precise manufacturing that will offer performance and prices far superior to conventional materials and these efforts will generate alternative wealth generation opportunities.
SMEs - Are African SMEs serious about business
Overseas businesses often question me as to the ability of South African SME's to deliver
SME's - WIll China be the next colonial power in Africa
What is China's role in Africa?
Is It Time to Rebuild America's Middle Class
While the Ford Motor Company is certainly associated with Detroit, Ford also cranked out cars in Pittsburgh, PA, reports Mike Farrell with aspenIbiz. Read this short post as it will explain how Pittsburgh’s Ford plant illustrates that America’s complex manufacturing backbone was created over many decades yet was wiped out in 10 years. In order to rebuild its middle class, America must make a conscious and collective national decision to be friendlier to capital investment in order to create opportunities associated with energy, mining, manufacturing, distributing, and selling goods and services.

African Path Interview with Sandstorm Kenya
For those of you who have not yet had a chance to read this interview, I highly recommend that you do it. The interview is between Joshua Wanyama, Editor of African Path and Keith Steel, owner of apparel maker Sandstorm Kenya.
African Path Interview with Sandstorm Kenya
For those of you who have not yet had a chance to read this interview, I highly recommend that you do it. The interview is between Joshua Wanyama, Editor of African Path and Keith Steel, owner of apparel maker Sandstorm Kenya.
Want a $16/hr job?
For several years we’ve heard the horror stories – about how American companies are moving all their operations to other countries to save money on labor costs. Why would a company continue to pay $14/hr when you can find people willing to work for $4hr? And all the American jobs are being lost overseas?

Strategic Marketing Success for Distribution Retail Service and Manufacturing Businesses
Presents the common marketing strategy errors made by various types of businesses, and how to avoid them. Business types include distributors, services businesses, manufacturers, and retailers.
Lean Marketing
The number one complaint from CEOs of companies who are trying to rapidly increase sales is that they can’t measure their return on marketing investments and that the sales process performs unpredictably. When considering the bad habits and waste that they allow to exist in marketing and sales planning, execution, and management it is barely any wonder why there is so much money, time, and resources thrown down the comode in the sales process and marketing operation.
Designing Inventions & Prototypes
Designing Inventions can be done by an Invention Design Service which provide Patent Drawings, 3D Models, Blueprints, 3D Models, Rapid Prototypes, & Injection Molds.
Designing Inventions Online
Designing Inventions Online is done through Inventor Design Services who provide Patent Drawings, Blueprints, CNC, Rapid Prototypes, Injection Molds,& Manufacturing
The history of franchising.
Unless you’ve been living on another planet, you probably are familiar with franchising. You probably patronize a variety of franchised businesses without realizing that they are even franchises. These businesses run the gamut from gasoline stations and financial services to ice cream and carpet cleaning. Franchising is a part of everyday life. This article explores the history of franchising.

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Partnership Success Story: a High Fashion Entrepreneur Goes Global
A former eyeware designer goes global by creating an exclusive manufacturing partnership.
The Power of Two: Partnerships in the Manufacturing Industry
In the manufacturing industry, the term partnership used to apply to old-school joint ventures, now it can just as easily be used in the context of modern distribution, licensing or joint development deals. To start a new business in this traditionally cash-strapped, union-laden industry, it’s important to understand the attributes of a partnership in the manufacturing industry, and success stories from the most 4 beneficial types of partnerships for small businesses.
Kyaizen An Old New Quality Concept
The Japanese word 'Kaizen' means gradual, unending improvement; doing little things better; setting - and achieving - ever-higher standards. Masaaki Imai, the author of a book with the same title in the late eighties, says that it is Kaizen that is the simple truth behind Japan's economic miracle and the real reason the Japanese have become the masters of "flexible manufacturing" technology - the ability to adapt manufacturing processes to changing customer and market requirements, and do it fast.
EXPORTING
The Fastest Way To Grow A Small Manufacturing Business!
Manufacturing productivity tool belt
To improve manufacturing productivity, to cut cost and add output, many tools and practices are useful for specific applications. Use this checklist to review your own manufacturing operations; follow them to the more significant opportunities

The Basics in Lean Manufacturing Tools
The basics in lean manufacturing tools.
Construction Manufacturing Equipment Financing – Options for New and Used Equipment
Information on how Canadian business can utilize lease financing for construction manufacturing equipment . New and Used lease financing for equipment acquisition .Financing Tips and Strategies for financing new and used construction manufacturing equipment
Manufacturing Franchise In India
I am going to address the following points in this blog primarily. 1) How to Franchise a Manufacturing Business in India. 2) What are the challenges a manufacturer faces when they want to reach the consumer through franchising. 3) How International Manufacturers can appoint franchisees in various geographies navigating through a few challenges mentioned below. 4) Franchising your manufacturing facility in different geographies. 5) Appointing sales franchisees to sell your products if you want to sell your products either nationally or globally.
Is It Time to Rebuild America's Middle Class
While the Ford Motor Company is certainly associated with Detroit, Ford also cranked out cars in Pittsburgh, PA, reports Mike Farrell with aspenIbiz. Read this short post as it will explain how Pittsburgh’s Ford plant illustrates that America’s complex manufacturing backbone was created over many decades yet was wiped out in 10 years. In order to rebuild its middle class, America must make a conscious and collective national decision to be friendlier to capital investment in order to create opportunities associated with energy, mining, manufacturing, distributing, and selling goods and services.

New Product Channel Sales Introductions - An Accessible and Comprehensive System for Partners
Companies are experiencing New Product Introductions (NPIs) much more frequently today. Product life cycles continue to shorten and the cycle time from development to introduction is decreasing as well, even for equipment manufacturers. Product introductions used to be sequentially managed, step-by-step, from design to manufacturing to marketing. But with the constant pressure to release new products to remain competitive, the process had sped up. Technology now allows for the simultaneous development and coordination of new products, encompassing all departments, including design, engineering, manufacturing, accounting, marketing and sales. Today's reality? More sophisticated products are being launched, more frequently, with diminishing "first mover advantage" in the marketplace.
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