The contract manufacturing sector has transformed remarkably over the last decade. As competition has exploded in e-commerce and attention to production and design nuances have become more sophisticated, the demand for high-quality contract manufacturers like Altraco...
Quality issues in manufacturing are just plain annoying. Why can’t the factories follow the drawings, properly inspect the goods, properly verify that the quantities match the PO and deliver the pallets on-time? It is not that hard—why don’t they get it right? Why...
As an organization looks to build vendor relationships and create an efficient supply chain, the supplier scorecard can be a valuable tool. It helps the procurement department evaluate and compare supplier relationships based on set criteria derived from specific...
How strong are your supplier relationships? The answer to this question can impact many aspects of your business: quality, quantity, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and even the long-term growth of your company. A talented and reliable supplier is the key to...
When you work with overseas factories to manufacture your products, maintaining a quality control program can be extremely challenging. Wouldn’t it be great if you could peek into every foreign factory and watch every production line? That’s not possible—but there are...
Regardless of your stance on their impact, tariffs are a consistent factor in US trade relations and a significant piece of the puzzle when it comes to supply chain management. While managing trade compliance in your business, there are a variety of strategies to...
