For decades, the golden rule of manufacturing was “Just-in-Time (JIT)” – keeping things as lean as possible. But recent global disruptions, erratic shipping costs, and unstable supply chains have changed the game. Today, the priority has shifted to resilience. It’s no longer just about being as cheap as possible; it’s about being able to adapt when everything goes wrong. At Asmech Systems Ltd, based in the Midlands, we’ve seen…
As the festive season continues, it’s not just the decorations and celebrations that need attention – your manufacturing floor deserves some holiday care too! With increased demand and tighter deadlines, ensuring quality and safety becomes more crucial than ever. Here are five practical tips to keep your operations smooth, your clients happy, and your employees…
The lead up to the holiday season is typically a plentiful time for the manufacturing industry. Every year, manufacturers employ temporary casual staff, increase production levels, and achieve record sales in the months prior to Christmas. Manufacturers of consumer goods particularly experience a stronger uplift, although the effects ripple through to the whole of the…
