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Manufacturers and distributors are frequently nervous about running out of stock, and tempted to overstock. Holding excess stock is not a lean practice and highly inefficient. Overstocking tempts employees to make Errors, due to the overage. Start with a decent projection of sales and tracking software to help calculate the rate of product turnover. This helps manage inventory risk and reduce overstocking. Either that, or, use a Bill of Materials that spells out what is required for the project. Forecast errors can be avoided by monitoring real-time inventory data. This is one of many features appearing in Forecast Errors Newsletter.

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc., manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions is committed to innovative engineering technologies. Tiffany Hayden, Hytrol's engineering facilitator, oversees a group of four configuration design engineers. As a team, they create 3D parameterized models driven by the engineering department. The team also troubleshoots and assists any shop, laser, or engineering related manufacturing process improvement.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

Thornado, one of the country's leading suppliers of top-quality outdoor machinery, launched an improved shopping system at the company's website at thornado.net.au. Thanks to a number of technological improvements on the back end, the newly released e-commerce system makes it even easier and faster than before to take advantage of Thornado's industry-leading selection, prices, and customer service. With offerings ranging from high-pressure, fire-fighting water pumps to highly capable lawnmowers, parts, and accessories, Thornado is one of Australia's best sources for the whole range of outdoor machinery needs.

In the 1990s and 2000s, the manufacturing industry saw middle management hollowed out and was introduced to part-time/contract labor forces, and the replacement of routine work by robots, software and outsourcing. Factories were left with a smaller set of "knowledge workers" — the ones who could think for themselves as well as use their intuition and personal skills. Since then, those skilled workers that remained "aged out" and retired. Onboarding new replacement manufacturing labor teams requires a different set of requirements, especially as those under 30 are used to constant feedback and recognition for work performed.

Sponsored by Pcdata USA, this week's Picking Perfection shared a new text, "World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling." It is a comprehensive resource regarding modern warehouse management. In a straight-forward format, it covers today's state-of-the-art tools, metrics, and methodologies for dramatically increasing the effectiveness, accuracy, and productivity of warehousing operations. It also includes illustrative case studies from Avon, Ford, Xerox, True Value Hardware, and others, which show how today most innovative logistics and supply chains managers are arriving at proven solutions to a wide variety of warehousing challenges. Not long ago, effective warehousing was a relatively straightforward progression of receiving, storing, and shipping. But in the age of e-commerce, supply chain integration, globalization, and just-in-time processing, warehousing has become more complex than at any time in the past — not to mention more costly.

T/CCI Customer Connection, the manufacturer's monthly newsletter review bus compressors, QP21, QP31, and QP40, which are available in multiple displacement sizes ranging from 210cc to 650cc and provide low cost and performance based options for compressor needs. Additionally, the option of either a durable "K" type value plate or the unique "NN" type valve plate allows the flexibility to find a solution unique to the system. The T/CCI bus compressor line provides less belt wear, better vibration performance, and is built to last out lightweight aluminum. With significant cost advantages, engineering expertise and a flexible approach to customized compressor needs, T/CCI is a trusted supplier.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

This week's Picking Perfection newsletter, sponsored by Pcdata USA, shared information from Bob Barr, Technology Services Managing Director at Acquity Group, part of Accenture Interactive. Barr discussed combination of digital and in-store customer experiences with the rise of mobile showrooming. More than half (55%) of shoppers now use mobile devices to research products in store and nearly a forth (21%) have purchased a product via smartphone while browsing it in the store, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by SecureNet. This points to a growing trend in buyers who prefer to use both platforms to make their purchasing decisions.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

For those who are big fans of arts and crafts and everything that screams packaging, good news was posted today by Paper Mart on their website. The online packaging giant is giving a 10 per cent discount on their premium shadow stripe Kraft Bags for a limited time only. The best thing about these shopping bags is that they are eco-friendly. The material used inside is made up of 95 per cent post-consumer materials while the 5 per cent are post-industrial. The exterior of the shopping bags shows off premium stripes in flat colors. The shopping bags have a twisted upright handle. There are around 18 colors available to choose from and promoted is only limited until supplies last. The promo code to be used is "KRAFTBAG" and should be entered upon checkout to avail the discount. The pricing and the colors may be viewed at http://www.papermart.com/premium-shadow-stripe-colored-kraft-shopping-bags/id=4229

Wasatch Product Development is focused on providing the most responsive and flexible service in the industry and has a diverse clientele ranging from leading global companies to virtual and emerging entities. With unmatched technical expertise, innovative equipment and regulatory knowledge, Wasatch maintains a demonstrated record with the FDA as well as with its customers; many of whom have outsourced with the company for over ten years. The Wasatch Product Development's lab is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) along with being registered and certified by the ATF, and FDA. Wasatch has been developing and manufacturing several unique products for many of the World's most successful consumer product companies since 1998.

From their headquarters in Tempe Arizona, Infra-Tect, Inc. announces that they have been selected as a semi-finalist for the Spring 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). Infra-Tect was selected among 138 companies that submitted applications as one of the 25 businesses that move on to the final round to be considered for a financial grant of up to $250,000.

Magline, Inc. is providing Delivering Excellence newsletter which synopsizes the important news and developments touching the materials handling aspect of business. Leaders are looking for a competitive advantage, have dynamic and experienced sales forces, and have a corporate culture which is customer-focused and intent on building long-term relationships with satisfied customers.

Reshoring is great. It means more jobs back in the United States. It does not, however, solve the problem of poor communication on the part of manufacturing executives.

In a recent webinar, participants were asked, "How accurate do you think the forecast for your company usually is?" With 54% of the respondents claiming less than 60% forecast accuracy, it is not surprising supply chain professionals have to spend a large portion of the day making additional corrective action spreadsheets and providing them to suppliers. Supply chain professionals in the automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronic components, fitness equipment, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries were also asked how to improve forecast accuracy within the company. Two choices, "changing production to a demand-driven model" and "implementing a pull process," (33% combined), though not a majority, bodes well for the future of manufacturing. This is one of many features appearing in Forecast Errors Newsletter. Each week features two to four topics with fresh interesting information.

This week in System Integration News included the Pennsylvania state Liquor Control Board's record $2.24 billion in revenue was driven by strong wine sales, revamped state stores and improvements in operations, according to the agency's annual report. The annual report — the second put out by the agency after years without one — showed retail wine and spirits sales grew 3.7 percent in the 2013-14 fiscal year, with Chairman's Selection wine sales increasing 5.6 percent. Last year, the agency opened 10 new stores, remodeled 15 and enlarged the store at 5956 Penn Circle South in Pittsburgh's Shadyside by 35 percent. The 17,000-square-foot mega-outlet, the largest in the state, opened in August. To date, 62 stores have been revamped, and six are under renovation, the report shows. The revamped stores feature a new layout, expanded wine and liquor selections, and updated flooring, lighting and other fixtures. On average, customers spend between 10 percent and 30 percent more money in those stores compared to the older versions, said spokeswoman Stacy Kriedeman.

Being based in Jonesboro, AR might be one reason Hytrol Conveyor Company pays close attention to the regional growth of distribution centers and manufacturing plants in the Southeast region of the United States.