Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 23, 2023

After graduating, Scott worked for a couple of large companies and eventually landed at a foreign-owned manufacturer of vacuums and power tools that sourced many of its parts from China. His introduction to the possibilities of manufacturing in China happened there. The battery packs are swappable.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing Supply Chain Manufacturing 3D printing 98

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 10, 2023

Once they understood how to do that stuff, then we start sourcing locally. And you look at a source like casting out of Taiwan and machine casting out of Taiwan. It was cheaper to buy that product in Taiwan or Eastern Europe than it was to manufacture that part here in the US. It's buying raw materials, everything.

Made-to-spec 98

Made-to-spec Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 98

Foley

JULY 11, 2023

Companies that may be concerned about the viability or performance of a supplier should consider seeking licenses or other rights that would enable to obtain vital components from another source if the supplier does not meet its obligations. Intellectual Property Theft is one of the most coveted manufacturing targets for cybercriminals.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Compliance Supply Chain Form 40